bulk up (someone/something)

to make someone or something stronger or more powerful.

National Guard soldiers were bulking up airport security in the state.

We have to be careful with his weight training not to bulk him up too much.

• give something to someone on a plate
• give something to someone on a platter
• give something to someone on a silver platter
• give something up as a bad job
• give something your best shot
• give stick
• give ... stick
• give the benefit of the doubt
• give the bird
• give the boot
• give the cold shoulder
• give the creeps
• give the elbow
• give the evil eye
• give the finger
• give the game away
• give the glad eye
• give the green light
• give the heave ho
• give the heebie-jeebies
• give their due
• give the jitters
• give the kiss of life
• give the lie to
• give the lie to something