feel the burn
The phrase "feel the burn" is commonly used in fitness contexts to describe the sensation of muscle fatigue, but it also has idiomatic and humorous applications.
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Definition
B2Fitness
(informal)To experience a burning sensation in muscles due to intense exercise.
Example
- Keep going, push harder, and feel the burn in your legs!
C1Idiomatic
(informal)To experience the consequences of one's actions, often in a negative or ironic way.
Example
- After skipping all his classes, he really felt the burn when he saw his failing grades.
C1Humorous
(informal, sarcastic)To mock or tease someone who is experiencing discomfort or difficulty.
Example
- When he tripped in front of everyone, his friends couldn't help but say, 'Feel the burn!'
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "feel the burn":
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