brew up
(British) Make a fire in order to make tea.
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(British) Make a fire in order to make tea.
Gavin's tank brewed up on the first hit.
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(transitive) To make (a liquid, especially tea, coffee, or beer) by brewing.
Gavin's tank brewed up on the first hit.
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(figurative, transitive) To concoct.
Gavin's tank brewed up on the first hit.
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