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Definition brew up in British English

brew up phrasal verb

[intransitive/transitive] phrasal verb
1

to create a situation that causes difficulty, or to develop as a situation that will cause difficulty

Example

Those two can brew up a batch of mischief very quickly.

Example

I sense a scandal brewing up.

Synonyms and related words
let down hold back embarrass
2

to make a drink of tea

Synonyms and related words
brew brew up coffee
Definition brew up in British English