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    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo build up energy to get ready for something
    They worked up their energy to face the other team
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo arouse the emotions of someone; excite
    He got all worked up over the dirt on his car
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo develop or acquire gradually.
    He had worked up a sweat after the intense workout.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo prepare or create something with effort.
    The team worked up a detailed plan for the project.

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    • I've worked up an appetite today and I'm, I'm hungry.

      I've worked up an appetite today and I'm, I'm hungry.

    • So worked up an appetite means you either did a lot of exercise or did something physical that you worked up an appetite.

      So worked up an appetite means you either did a lot of exercise or did something physical that you worked up an appetite.

    A2

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    • So, if you find yourself getting worked up over it all the time, you can try to recognize when you're having these moments and follow up with reassuring and kind affirmations most of the time.

      So, if you find yourself getting worked up over it all the time, you can try to recognize when you're having these moments and follow up with reassuring and kind affirmations most of the time.

    • So if you find yourself getting worked up over it all the time, you can try to recognize when you're having these moments and follow up with reassuring and kind affirmations.

      So if you find yourself getting worked up over it all the time, you can try to recognize when you're having these moments and follow up with reassuring and kind affirmations.

    B1

    【空中英語教室】 戶外餐廳精選 Unique Outdoor Restaurants Around the World - 202307

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    • For example, he worked up an appetite at the gym.

      For example, he worked up an appetite at the gym.

    • They worked up an appetite climbing the mountain.

      They worked up an appetite climbing the mountain.

    A2

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    • For example, This is quite humorous because while Michael is telling his team to calm down he is clearly worked up, meaning he was very concerned and panicked at the time.

      For example, This is quite humorous because while Michael is telling his team to calm down he is clearly worked up, meaning he was very concerned and panicked at the time.

    B1

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    • and then it comes down, but you're so worked up and so worried that absolutely you feel panicked.

      and then it comes down, but you're so worked up and so worried that absolutely you feel panicked.

    • That anxiety peaks after a certain number of minutes and then it comes down, but you're so worked up and so worried that absolutely you feel panicked.

      That anxiety peaks after a certain number of minutes and then it comes down, but you're so worked up and so worried that absolutely you feel panicked.

    B2

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    • I can't believe you're getting so worked up about some guy.

      I can't believe you're getting so worked up about some guy.

    • I can't believe you're getting so worked up about some guy.

      I can't believe you're getting so worked up about some guy.

    B1

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    • "There's no use reasoning with Anne now. She's too worked up and I've an idea she

      "There's no use reasoning with Anne now. She's too worked up and I've an idea she

    • "She declares she won't go back to school. I never saw a child so worked up.

      "She declares she won't go back to school. I never saw a child so worked up.

    B1

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    03:53How Long Can You Leave Your Dog In The Car?
    • The harder you pant, the more worked up you're getting,

      The harder you pant, the more worked up you're getting,

    B1

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    19:53Visit Athens Travel Guide
    • around the Athen's flea market and we've worked up an appetite so right now we're stopping

      around the Athen's flea market and we've worked up an appetite so right now we're stopping

    • We've been walking around the Athens flea market and we've worked up an appetite so right now we are stopping for some Greek food.

      We've been walking around the Athens flea market and we've worked up an appetite so right now we are stopping for some Greek food.

    B1

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    51:17Rise of the "Warrior Cop" (with Radley Balko)
    • worked up into a fervor above like this is gonna be a Warn we've got to get into

      worked up into a fervor above like this is gonna be a Warn we've got to get into

    B1