
Mount up
Gradual Increase
Use 'mount up' to show something is slowly rising, like stress or work, not for sudden changes.

Pressure at work started to mount up during the holiday season.
Negative Situations
'Mount up' often suggests a negative buildup, like problems or debts.

Worries about the test began to mount up.
Active Resolution
When things mount up, it implies a need for action to address the increase.

I need to sort out my tasks; they're mounting up.
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