'Buoy Up' Phrasal Verb

Definition of Buoy up phrasal verb

Buoy up phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Make someone feel more positive
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: After so much criticism, the positive review BUOYED him UP.
  2. Meaning: Keep afloat
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The lifejacket BUOYED me UP till the boat arrived.

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