bruising up
Getting black-and-blue
Bruising up describes the process of bruises forming or becoming visible on the body, typically after an injury: My arm is already bruising up where I hit it.
The phrase captures the gradual development of discoloration as blood pools under the skin.
Sometimes used figuratively for things showing wear or damage: That old sofa is bruising up from the kids jumping on it.
- tougheningMaking more resistant
- contusionTissue damage beneath skin
- hematomaBlood collected outside vessels
- black and blueVisibly bruised, discolored
- abrasionShallow surface wound
swelling · struggle · contact sport · clash · confrontation · tenderness · fortitude · endurance · combativeness · grit · soreness · skin deep · discoloration · resilience · rough and tumble · conditioning · aggression · exertion
healing process
bruising uphealing
Restoration of health
recovering · mending · clearing up · fading · getting better