Question 1

What does "colour up" mean?

Accepted Answer

(Of a person) to blush; to become visibly red in the face from embarrassment, shyness, or strong emotion.

Question 2

How do you use "colour up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

He coloured up when the teacher read his essay aloud to the class.

Question 3

Is "colour up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"colour up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Primarily British English. A vivid, slightly old-fashioned expression for blushing. Found in novels and narrative writing. Less common in spoken British English today, where 'go red' or 'blush' are preferred.

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