Burn up
/bɜːn ʌp/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To consume something completely by fire.
- The campfire burned up all the wood we had collected.
- The old documents were burned up in the fire accident.
2. To feel or cause to feel extreme heat or fever.
- After running for an hour, I felt like I was burning up.
- He’s burning up with a fever; we should take him to the doctor.
3. To feel intense anger or irritation.
- She was burning up with anger after hearing the news.
- I could see he was burning up, trying to hide his annoyance.
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