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light (sth) up

(EXPRESSION) phrasal verb with light
 
 
/laɪt/ verb (lit or lighted, lit or lighted)

Definition

If your face or eyes light up, or if a smile lights up your face, you suddenly look happy: Rosie's whole face lit up with excitement when she saw the presents.Causing pleasure
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