Pump somebody full of something
verb
To cause someone to be filled or enriched with a particular attribute or quality.
His coach pumped him full of confidence before the match
Often appears as...
- pump full of confidence
- pump full of knowledge
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To fill a person with excessive amounts of something, often a type of substance or medication.
The doctor had to pump him full of antibiotics to fight the infection
Often appears as...
- pump full of antibiotics
- pump full of drugs
verb
To cause someone to be filled or enriched with a particular attribute or quality.
His coach pumped him full of confidence before the match
Often appears as...
- pump full of confidence
- pump full of knowledge
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To fill a person with excessive amounts of something, often a type of substance or medication.
The doctor had to pump him full of antibiotics to fight the infection
Often appears as...
- pump full of antibiotics
- pump full of drugs
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Motivational Use
Used when someone is given a lot of support, encouragement, or positive qualities.
Before her performance, she was pumped full of confidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Speech
Understand it's not literal; no physical filling happens, it's about transferring emotions or characteristics.
My mentor pumped me full of determination to succeed.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Shows the emotional effect one person can have on another, often through inspiring words.
Her speech pumped the audience full of hope.
Pro Tip 1/3Motivational Use
Used when someone is given a lot of support, encouragement, or positive qualities.
Before her performance, she was pumped full of confidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Speech
Understand it's not literal; no physical filling happens, it's about transferring emotions or characteristics.
My mentor pumped me full of determination to succeed.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Shows the emotional effect one person can have on another, often through inspiring words.
Her speech pumped the audience full of hope.
Pro Tip 1/3Motivational Use
Used when someone is given a lot of support, encouragement, or positive qualities.
Before her performance, she was pumped full of confidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Speech
Understand it's not literal; no physical filling happens, it's about transferring emotions or characteristics.
My mentor pumped me full of determination to succeed.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Shows the emotional effect one person can have on another, often through inspiring words.
Her speech pumped the audience full of hope.
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