flame up

The phrase "flame up" can describe both a physical fire becoming more intense and a sudden surge of strong emotions.

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Definition

B2Fire

(general)To suddenly produce larger or more intense flames.

Example

The campfire flamed up as we added more wood.

B2Emotions

(idiomatic)To become extremely angry or enraged suddenly.

Example

She flamed up when she heard the unfair accusation.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flame up":

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