hop up
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She hopped up and grabbed a tissue and took care of it.
From Literature
Lane Kiffin has a history of getting fired or taking every opportunity to hop up the coaching ladder.
From Los Angeles Times
But one second later, he hopped up, threw open the bedroom door, and called out, “Thanks for the CD!”
From Literature
The goose hopped up and pecked a button on the wall, and like magic the door slid open.
From Literature
Lately, brands have gotten all hopped up on sugar.
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