Idioms

build up (someone or something) or build (someone or something) up
to make someone or something bigger or stronger, to promote someone or something
The woman is always trying to build up her boss.

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  • build up to (something)
  • bull in a china shop
  • bump into (someone)
  • bump off (someone)
  • bundle of nerves
  • bundle up
  • burn (oneself) out
  • burn (someone) in effigy
  • burn a hole in one's pocket
  • burn down
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  • make the scene
  • lay off (someone) or lay (someone) off
  • do an about-face
  • fine state of affairs
  • people who live in glass houses should not throw stones
  • a sacred cow
  • hit the sack
  • paint oneself into a corner
  • kick around (someone) or kick (someone) around
  • (not to be) sneezed at


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