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steamed up
Idioms and Phrases
Stirred up, aroused with ardor, excitement, anger, or other strong emotion, as in She was all steamed up about the results . The precise meaning depends on the context. [ Colloquial ; early 1900s]Example Sentences
The battle had been fought and won, and the triumphant fleet steamed up the river to New Orleans.
Two days later the great war-ships of the barbarians steamed up the bay.
She steamed up the creek towards Quinsan, and at the distance of 200 yards we saw a confused mass near a high bridge.
When at work they steamed up and down the channel, sucking up the mud, and carrying it out to sea.
The mornings grew cooler and later, damp mists steamed up from the river, and the beeches began to turn orange and brown.
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