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charge up

Idioms  
  1. Excite, agitate, stimulate, as in The new preacher can really charge up the congregation, or Planning Beth's wedding got her mom all charged up. This term originally was used for narcotic stimulation but now is used more broadly. [Slang; early 1900s]


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Alternatively, a Waymo can return to an Austin operations depot managed by Uber to park, charge up, and get cleaned.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The chipmakers themselves are regaining public confidence thanks to their ability to charge up the wazoo for their very valuable output.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

A California-based startup called Reflect Orbital says that reflecting sunshine on places during times of darkness could charge up solar panels, grow crops and replace urban lighting.

From Salon Apr. 4, 2026

As part of the BBC's investigation, the company involved - 24/7 Locksmiths UK - was secretly filmed trying to charge up to 10 times the original quote for the job.

From BBC Jan. 29, 2026

Rue says as we charge up the steps two at a time, desperate to avoid running into Nana Dee, who is visiting again.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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