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Definition |
to make someone very angry, or causing
intense irritation |
Examples |
1) I was so mad at my boss that I could have just
burned up. 2) Her comment about my weight really
burned me up. |
Etymology |
The phrase is thought to have originated in
the early 1900s, and it is believed to be a reference to the physical
sensation of being burned. |
Synonyms |
infuriate, rile up, enrage |
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