Videoswell up
Learn how to use the phrasal verb swell up to describe abnormal expansion. This lesson covers its primary meaning of physical bulging due to injury or illness, as well as its metaphorical use for strong emotions like pride and gratitude. We explore common collocations with body parts, compare the term to synonyms like puff up and distend, and look at the idiom swollen-headed. Watch this lesson to master the nuances of this essential English verb.