idiom
bottle up
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ˈbɒtəl ʌpListen
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Syllable breakdown
bottleup
Dictionary meaning
To suppress or contain emotions rather than expressing them.
Examples
- Bottling up stress leads to burnout—it's better to talk about how you're feeling.
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