warm to (someone)

Definition: to like someone more or become fonder of him/her.

E.g.1: I wasn’t sure about him at first, but lately I’ve warmed to him.
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fire (someone) up

Definition: to motivate someone or fill someone with enthusiasm.

E.g.1: The manager tried to fire his team up before the big match.
E.g.2: They were […]

wind (someone) up

Definition: to annoy or frustrate someone, or make someone excited. (informal)

E.g.1: He decided to wind his teacher up by pretending not to understand.
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chill out

Definition: to relax. (informal, mainly used by young people)

E.g.1: I’m not going to do any work this weekend; I’m just going to chill out.
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calm down

Definition: to become calmer.

E.g.1: Calm down! There’s no point discussing this if you’re just going to shout!
E.g.2: She was very nervous but he managed […]