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.

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Two days later the great war-ships of the barbarians steamed up the bay.

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She steamed up the creek towards Quinsan, and at the distance of 200 yards we saw a confused mass near a high bridge.

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When at work they steamed up and down the channel, sucking up the mud, and carrying it out to sea.

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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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Related Words

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