vamp up

片語動詞所屬單字vamp

vamp up — 片語動詞

1. to invent or make up something quickly, especially an excuse or a story; also us

1.片語動詞
釋義

編造;翻新

to invent or make up something quickly, especially an excuse or a story; also used in older contexts meaning to add excitement or style to something.

例句

He vamped up a story about meeting a famous actor to impress his friends at the café.

The decorator vamped up the old restaurant with bright colours and new furniture to attract younger customers.