How to Pronounce "get steam up"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈstim/ /ˈəp
GET-STEEM-UP or GIT-STEEM-UP
ɡˈɛt/ /stˈiːm/ /ˈʌp
get-STEEM-UP
Definition
'Get steam up' means to become excited, emotional, or angry about something. It can also mean to gather energy or momentum for an activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈstim/ /ˈəp
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /stˈiːm/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-STEEM-UP or GIT-STEEM-UP
UK
get-STEEM-UP
Listen in Context
He always gets steam up when talking about politics.
Try not to get steam up over small problems.
She got steam up during the game and cheered loudly.
Don’t get steam up just because things didn’t go your way.