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    flare up

    US /flɛr ʌp/

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    UK /flɛə ʌp/

    A1
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo suddenly worsen or become more intense (of a medical condition).
    Her eczema tends to flare up during the winter months, causing itchy and irritated skin.
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo suddenly become angry or violent.
    Tempers flared up during the negotiation, leading to a temporary breakdown in communication.
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo suddenly burst into flame or fire.
    The embers flared up when the wind picked up, briefly reigniting the campfire.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo suddenly become angry or violent.
    He tends to flare up when he's under pressure at work.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo suddenly become worse or more intense (of a medical condition).
    Her eczema can flare up in the winter months.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo suddenly become more intense or violent.
    Tensions between the two groups flared up after the incident.

    Video subtitles

    10 people die in military clashes along Thailand-Cambodia border | DW News

    10:5510 people die in military clashes along Thailand-Cambodia border | DW News
    • What has caused this latest military flare up, then?

      What has caused this latest military flare up, then?

    • What has caused this latest military flare-up then?

      What has caused this latest military flare-up then?

    B1

    Families, firefighters in shock as California wildfires continue | 60 Minutes

    13:13Families, firefighters in shock as California wildfires continue | 60 Minutes
    • He has seen a number of wildfires flare up in the foothills, but never in his 47 years had he seen anything like the firestorm that swept off the mountain this past Tuesday.

      He has seen a number of wildfires flare up in the foothills, but never in his 47 years had he seen anything like the firestorm that swept off the mountain this past Tuesday.

    • He has seen a number of wildfires flare up in the foothills,

      He has seen a number of wildfires flare up in the foothills,

    B1

    DJ BBQ's Ultimate Steak

    04:45DJ BBQ's Ultimate Steak
    • the butter and then we're gonna splash flavour onto the steaks. And you see a bit of flare up.

      the butter and then we're gonna splash flavour onto the steaks. And you see a bit of flare up.

    • You can see a bit of flare-up.

      You can see a bit of flare-up.

    B1

    The Stephen Curry Interview (Part 1) | LeBron James and Steve Nash | Mind the Game

    47:17The Stephen Curry Interview (Part 1) | LeBron James and Steve Nash | Mind the Game
    • I was doing all right, and then I was like, another flare-up.

      I was doing all right, and then I was like, another flare-up.

    • And then I was like, another flare up.

      And then I was like, another flare up.

    A2

    telling myself what i need to hear

    47:08telling myself what i need to hear
    • I've always struggled with imposter syndrome and it can sometimes flare up if not being well tended to.

      I've always struggled with imposter syndrome and it can sometimes flare up if not being well tended to.

    • And it can sometimes flare up if not being well-tended to.

      And it can sometimes flare up if not being well-tended to.

    A2

    How to Forgive

    03:19How to Forgive
    • The mature response shouldn't, therefore, be to increase tension and flare up in return,

      The mature response shouldn't, therefore, be to increase tension and flare up in return,

    • The mature response shouldn't therefore be to increase tension and flare up in return

      The mature response shouldn't therefore be to increase tension and flare up in return

    B1

    SUMMER IN JAPAN IS THE WORST

    08:17SUMMER IN JAPAN IS THE WORST
    • And just recently, I randomly developed rosacea, which can flare up from the sun in high temperatures and stress.

      And just recently, I randomly developed rosacea, which can flare up from the sun in high temperatures and stress.

    • And just recently I randomly developed rosacea, which can flare up from the sun in high temperatures and stress, so thanks body, you're really elevating my summer experience!

      And just recently I randomly developed rosacea, which can flare up from the sun in high temperatures and stress, so thanks body, you're really elevating my summer experience!

    B1

    Epstein, Coast Guard tanker chase, Aussie gun laws and US growth

    10:35Epstein, Coast Guard tanker chase, Aussie gun laws and US growth
    • Here's our reporter Josh Smith in Bangkok over the summer we had the first flare up in several years caused by some casualties along the border.

      Here's our reporter Josh Smith in Bangkok over the summer we had the first flare up in several years caused by some casualties along the border.

    • Over the summer, we had the first flare-up in several years caused by some casualties along the border,

      Over the summer, we had the first flare-up in several years caused by some casualties along the border,

    B1

    セクシュアリティの研究者だけど「恋愛」について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    19:33セクシュアリティの研究者だけど「恋愛」について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • And very often what helps us overcome some of these no longer serving us types of patterns is pairing up with someone who has a more secure attachment style or is willing, even if they themselves have some avoidant or anxious tendencies, but they are willing to be aware of it and then work with us to catch each other and hold each other accountable for when some of these things flare up and bring them back down, down-regulate them.

      And very often what helps us overcome some of these no longer serving us types of patterns is pairing up with someone who has a more secure attachment style or is willing, even if they themselves have some avoidant or anxious tendencies, but they are willing to be aware of it and then work with us to catch each other and hold each other accountable for when some of these things flare up and bring them back down, down-regulate them.

    • but they are willing to be aware of it and then work with us to catch each other and hold each other accountable for when some of these things flare up and bring them back down, downregulate them.

      but they are willing to be aware of it and then work with us to catch each other and hold each other accountable for when some of these things flare up and bring them back down, downregulate them.

    A2

    All About Boys Puberty

    05:01All About Boys Puberty
    • but as soon as the neighbor leaves, you can be sure the party will flare up again, maybe even louder.

      but as soon as the neighbor leaves, you can be sure the party will flare up again, maybe even louder.

    • It might quiet the storm for a little bit but as soon as the neighbor leaves, you can be sure that the party will flare up again. Maybe even louder!

      It might quiet the storm for a little bit but as soon as the neighbor leaves, you can be sure that the party will flare up again. Maybe even louder!

    B2