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Phrase(s): well up (out of something) Go to well up (from something).
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Phrase(s): well up (from something) [and] well up (out of something) [for a liquid] to gush or pour up and away from something. • The blood welled up from the wound. • Clear water welled up out of the rocks. • A gusher of muddy water welled up. • Tears welled up out of the baby’s eyes.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Phrase(s): well up (inside someone) Fig. [for a feeling] to seem to swell and move inside one’s body. • A feeling of revulsion began to well up inside Fred. • Burning resentment welled up, and George knew he was going to lose his temper.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs