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Definition

To possess great energy and appeal; to cause a social gathering to become animated and cheerful.

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In Context

  • "her eyes could light up a room"
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See Also

  • light up like a Christmas tree
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Related Idioms

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run and gun

To do something hastily and with great energy.

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have the world by the tail

To possess great influence and opportunity.

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To cause great trouble or distress to.

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chirk up

To make more cheerful; to cause to perk up.

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mush up

to cause to become mushy; to crush into a paste
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