phrasal verb

Burn up

Letter BInseparable

Burn up

Destroy completely by fire

Meanings

  • Destroy completely by fire (separable [optional], International English)
  • Drive at high speed (separable [optional], International English)
  • Be or cause to be highly annoyed (separable [obligatory], International English)

Examples

  • All his possessions were BURNED UP in the fire.
  • The racing cars BURNED UP the track as they sped towards the finish line.
  • His undeserved win in the election really BURNS me UP.

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