Flash and Step up

Flash

Flash verb - To shoot forth bursts of light.

Step up and flash are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Step up" instead a verb "Flash".

Step up

Step up verb - To make markedly greater in measure or degree.

Flash and step up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flash" instead a verb "Step up".

Mutual synonyms

Both terms in one sentence

  • Step Up 4Ever (this was later renamed Step Up: Revolution when it was decided to make it less about dancing and more about flash mobs).
  • Comicbook / Earth 2 When the Atom appears and takes out Hawkgirl and Green Lantern, Flash decides to step up and topples the giant Atom with superfast blows.
  • Jerk Jock Everyone assumes Harry was the one who came clean, only for Flash to step up and admit he was the one who told the coach, saying there was no point in having it if they didn't win it fair.
    Source: Jerk Jock
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