Hot up

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verb

To become more exciting or interesting.

The competition is really hotting up now.
Visual representation of "hot up" - To become more exciting or interesting

Often appears as...

  • competition is hotting up
  • race is hotting up
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Excitement Buildup

Use 'hot up' to describe situations that are increasing in excitement, tension, or competitiveness.

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As the election date drew near, the political campaigning really hotted up.
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Conversational Tone

'Hot up' is casual and often used in spoken English or informal writing.

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The quiz night started slow but hotted up after the second round.
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Figurative Use

Understand that 'hot up' can be figurative, not just literal, to express intensifying situations.

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The rivalry between the two teams hotted up leading to an unforgettable match.
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