build somebody up

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

▪ I. ˌbuild sb/sth ˈup derived
usually passive to give a very positive and enthusiastic description of sb/sth, often exaggerating your claims
•The play was built up to be a masterpiece but I found it very disappointing.
related noun ↑build-up (³)
Main entry: ↑build_derived
 
▪ II. ˌbuild sb/yourselfˈup derived
to make sb/yourself healthier or stronger
•You need more protein to build you up.
Main entry: ↑build_derived