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wax poetic

To speak or write verbosely and in an increasingly enthusiastic manner; any discourse which is of an eloquent or poetic nature; similar to ‘wax lyrical’

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  • Traces back to the Old English period and the origins involve the intricate weaving of linguistics and literature. At the core of this phrase is the verb “wax,” an Old English word that originally meant “to grow” or “to become.” This word had a broad application in Old English and Middle English literature.
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With the team trailing by 21 at halftime, their coach waxed poetic on the real value of teamwork, in order to rile up the players.

Submitted by JokerGem on December 10, 2023

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