This whole mess steamed me up but good.The long critical statement simply steamed up the opposition.
Theme: EXCITEMENT
tr. to get someone excited.
Steam yourselves up and get in there and win this game!The coach can really steam up those guys.
steam up
To make someone very angry or upset. A noun or pronoun can be used between "steam" and "up." Hearing her talk about you like that really steamed me up.
steam someone up
1. tv. to get someone excited. The coach can really steam up those guys.
2. tv. to get someone angry. (see also steamed (up).) This whole mess steamed me up but good.