flare up
This page is about the phrasal verb flare up
Meaning
If something like a conflict or an illness flares up, it suddenly becomes worse.
Synonym
erupt
For example
- flare up Julia's skin condition flares up whenever she gets stressed out by something.
- flare up It can be dangerous in this city. Fighting among street gangs can flare up at any time.
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