Fog up In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "fog up", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-09-18 09:09

Meaning of Fog up

Fog up American British phrasal verb

1. To be covered by a layer of fog or drops of water so one could hardly see.
 

My glasses kept fogging up, so I have slowed down when driving home.

In the early morning, I could not admire the scenery at dawn because our glass window completely fogged up.

2. To become overly sensitive and easily cry over something.
 

I have fogged up when Jenny delivered her speech with a view to expressing her gratitude to teachers.

My younger brother fogged up all days as Leo Messi, his favorite football player, decided to leave Barcelona football club.

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To cause an emotional reaction for someone

Grammar and Usage of Fog up

Verb Forms

  • fog up
  • fogged up
  • fogging up
  • fogs up

The verb "fog" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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