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spark up

Phrasal-verb Emotion

Meaning

to begin something cheerful or lively, such as a smile or conversation

Example Sentences

"He sparked up a smile as soon as he saw her."

Related Expressions

greet with a smile

to welcome someone warmly with a smile

let emotions in

to allow yourself to feel and process emotions

regret over

to feel sad or disappointed about something that happened

light upon

to discover or notice something that brings appreciation or...

bottle up

to hide or control your emotions instead of expressing them

have a short fuse

to get angry easily