Light up In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-29 09:12

Meaning of Light up

Light up phrase

To give light to something or cause something to become lighter.

 

 

 

The red glow of the sun beautifully lit up the sky.

I pulled back the curtains, and the sunlight streamed in, lighting up the room.

To start to burn something or make something start to burn. 
 

After rolling his cigarette, John dangled it from his lips and lit it up.

He accidentally lit up his sleeve while performing a trick with fire.

To become or cause someone/something to become lively, excited, or happy.

His jokes and funny comments lit up the whole room.

When hearing the news that he got admitted to Harvard, his face lit up.

Other phrases about:

catch (on) fire

To ignite or start burning.

strike a match

When you say that you strike a match, you mean that you create a flame from a match by rubbing the tip against a rough surface of a matchbox.

Grammar and Usage of Light up

Verb Forms

  • lighting up
  • lighted up

The verb "light" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Light up

Meaning 2 dates from the mid-1800s.

Meaning 3 dates from the mid-1700s.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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