Stir somebody's/the blood In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stir somebody's/the blood", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Rachel Chau

2021-07-04 03:07

to light a fire under

Stir somebody's/the blood Verb + object/complement

If something makes you extremely excited, enthusiastic or determined, it stirs your blood.

John's speech on plastic pollution at Marie Curie high school has stirred everyone's blood and raised their awareness of environmental issues.

Her new album has stirred music lovers' blood these days.

Before the race started, Timmy dared me to break his record of running 100 meters. This just really stirred my blood.

Last one in is a rotten egg

Children or adults often say this phrase to get their friends to join in something, especially to jump into a swimming pool (pond, lake, etc.)

give it some welly

Act with more effort or enthusiasm

in the heat of the moment

To do or say something without thinking carefully because you're too excited or angry

Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner

Anyone who has talent should not be prevented from showing it or expressing it.

(the) thrills and spills

The excitement and danger caused by taking part in activities, especially sports or entertainments

The verb "stir" should be conjugated according to its tense.

The idea of the idiom may come from the fact that when you are excited, your heart beats faster and makes your blood pressure increase.