get one's juices flowing

The idiom "get one's juices flowing" is used to describe stimulation, whether it be creative, energetic, or sexual.

Definition

B2General

(informal, figurative)To stimulate creativity, energy, or motivation.

Example

  • The brainstorming session really got our juices flowing.
  • A morning run can get your juices flowing for the day.

C1Sexual

(informal, figurative)To sexually arouse or excite someone.

Example

  • The romantic dinner really got her juices flowing.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get one's juices flowing":

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