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What is the meaning of "lit up"? What can be expressed as "lit up"?

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Rebecca

When "(someone's) eyes light up," it means that they look extremely happy and excited. This is an idiomatic expression used to emphasis someone's delight at something. Ex: The little girl's eyes lit up when she saw the teddy bear. Ex: My eyes light up whenever I see food.

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