Pronunciation: /ˈbɑtəl ʌp/
noun a container typically made of glass or plastic for holding liquid
A1 I saw a bottle up on the shelf.
A2 She picked up the bottle up from the table.
B1 The bottle up on the counter was empty.
B2 I need to grab the bottle up before we leave.
C1 The antique bottle up for auction was worth a lot of money.
C2 The rare bottle up for sale was a collector's dream.
verb to suppress or hold in one's emotions or feelings
A1 I bottle up my emotions and never talk about them.
A2 She tends to bottle up her feelings until they explode.
B1 It's not healthy to bottle up your frustrations, you should express them.
B2 He learned to bottle up his anger and deal with it in a more constructive way.
C1 Some people bottle up their emotions as a coping mechanism, but it can lead to long-term issues.
C2 Therapy can help individuals learn how to not bottle up their emotions and express themselves more freely.
formal It is not healthy to bottle up your emotions, it is important to express them in a healthy way.
informal Don't bottle up your feelings, talk to someone about what's bothering you.
slang Stop bottling up your anger, just let it out!
figurative She tends to bottle up her fears, causing them to grow stronger over time.
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