Phrasal Verb: Boil up

Meaning: Feel a negative emotion strongly

Example: The anger BOILED UP in me when I saw what they had done.

Notes:

- Intransitive

- International English

Meaning: Cook or heat something to boiling point

Example: I BOILED UP some water for a cup of coffee.

Notes:

- Separable [optional]

- International English

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We have 4 phrasal verbs with 'BOIL' - Boil down - Boil down to - Boil over - Boil up
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We have 4 phrasal verbs with 'BOIL'

- Boil down
- Boil down to
- Boil over
- Boil up

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