'BUOY UP' Phrasal Verb

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Definition of Buoy up phrasal verb

Buoy up

1. Make someone feel more positive
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: After so much criticism, the positive review BUOYED him UP.
2. Keep afloat
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The lifejacket BUOYED me UP till the boat arrived.