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Blaze up

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Literal FirePlay
Use 'blaze up' to describe when something combusts vigorously, often unexpectedly. SlideDry leaves piled up and suddenly blazed up in the backyard.
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'Blaze up' indicates a rapid growth in the intensity or brightness of a fire. SlideAt dusk, the campfire blazed up, shadowing our faces.
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The phrase can suggest potential danger or the need for caution when something blazes up. SlideThe bonfire blazed up unexpectedly, causing us to step back.