Brew up
verb
To make a hot drink, especially tea or coffee.
I'll brew up some coffee, you look tired.
Often appears as...
- brew up a pot
- brew up some tea
verb
To gradually form into a trouble or danger situation.
I could see a storm brewing up in the horizon.
Often appears as...
- brew up trouble
- brew up a storm
verb
To prepare or provoke a fight or disagreement.
He's always brewing up trouble with his sharp tongue.
Often appears as...
- brew up a fight
- brew up a quarrel
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To make a hot drink, especially tea or coffee.
I'll brew up some coffee, you look tired.
Often appears as...
- brew up a pot
- brew up some tea
verb
To gradually form into a trouble or danger situation.
I could see a storm brewing up in the horizon.
Often appears as...
- brew up trouble
- brew up a storm
verb
To prepare or provoke a fight or disagreement.
He's always brewing up trouble with his sharp tongue.
Often appears as...
- brew up a fight
- brew up a quarrel
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Warm Gesture
Offering to 'brew up' conveys care and hospitality, often in casual settings.
It's chilly outside, let me brew up some tea for you.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant
'Brew up' suggests the drink is made with a process, not just mixed with water.
Give me a few minutes to brew up fresh coffee.
Pro Tip 3/3Assumption of Acceptance
Using 'brew up' implies the drink is desired or already agreed upon.
Since we're all cold, I'll brew up some hot cocoa.
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