Phrasal Verb: Burn up

Phrasal Verb: Burn up


Meaning: Destroy completely by fire

Example: All his possessions were BURNED UP in the fire.

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Phrasal Verb: Burn up


Meaning: Drive at high speed

Example: The bank robbers BURNED UP the roads but were soon captured.

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Phrasal Verb: Burn up


Meaning: To be or cause to be highly annoyed

Example: His undeserved win in the election really BURNS me UP.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 4 phrasal verbs with 'BURN'

- Burn down
- Burn off
- Burn out
- Burn up

 

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