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WHAT'S THE MEANING OF "WELLING UP"????? Hello, guys! Monica sees his nephew in a sonography. His brother asks: Are you welling up? "WELLING UP" it would be the act of crying? Thanks
Jan 16, 2016 3:09 AM
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Chris, google images is a great tool, but I always forget it. :/
January 16, 2016
In case you're curious. I'm pretty sure the saying comes from "well," as in a "water well." google image water well if you don't already know what one is and you'll see what I'm talking about.
January 16, 2016
Thanks, Chris!
January 16, 2016
You guessed it. Crying or about to cry.
January 16, 2016
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Maria
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English, Portuguese
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English
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