surge up
surge up
1. Of a liquid or gas, to rise up (into something) very quickly in a burst or gush. A gust of wind sent the smoke surging up into the air. Water surged up my nose as I plunged into the ice-cold lake.
2. Of an emotion, to swell or strengthen within one. I could feel my anger surging up as I listened to the harrowing story. Happiness surged up within me thinking about my wonderful fiancée.
See also: surge, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
surge up
to rush or gush upwards. A spring of fresh water surged up under the stone and flowed out on the ground. The oil surged up and blew out into the open air in a tall black column.
See also: surge, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- surge out
- surge out of (someone, something, or some place)
- surge
- surge in
- surge into (something)
- blow out
- blow someone out
- blown out
- blowout
- stick nose up in the air