Stir the blood
phrase
To excite or arouse strong emotions, often of enthusiasm or eagerness.
The sight of the race car track really stirred the blood of the young spectators.

Often appears as...
- stir the blood of
- stir one's blood
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To cause or tend to cause one to have intense feelings of anger or annoyance.
The insulting comments stirred the blood of the audience.

Often appears as...
- words that stir the blood
- stir the blood of the population
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To excite or arouse strong emotions, often of enthusiasm or eagerness.
The sight of the race car track really stirred the blood of the young spectators.

Often appears as...
- stir the blood of
- stir one's blood
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To cause or tend to cause one to have intense feelings of anger or annoyance.
The insulting comments stirred the blood of the audience.

Often appears as...
- words that stir the blood
- stir the blood of the population
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2

Positive Stir
The phrase often implies a positive and inspiring emotional reaction, suitable for motivating contexts.

The leader's speech stirred the blood of the volunteers, leaving them inspired.
Energetic Connotation
It can convey a sense of energy and vitality, often associated with physical or competitive activities.

The drums and cheers stirred the blood of the athletes before the game.
Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical and does not refer to actual blood movement.

The powerful film stirred the blood of the audience with its dramatic storyline.
Positive Stir
The phrase often implies a positive and inspiring emotional reaction, suitable for motivating contexts.

The leader's speech stirred the blood of the volunteers, leaving them inspired.
Energetic Connotation
It can convey a sense of energy and vitality, often associated with physical or competitive activities.

The drums and cheers stirred the blood of the athletes before the game.
Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical and does not refer to actual blood movement.

The powerful film stirred the blood of the audience with its dramatic storyline.
Positive Stir
The phrase often implies a positive and inspiring emotional reaction, suitable for motivating contexts.

The leader's speech stirred the blood of the volunteers, leaving them inspired.
Energetic Connotation
It can convey a sense of energy and vitality, often associated with physical or competitive activities.

The drums and cheers stirred the blood of the athletes before the game.
Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical and does not refer to actual blood movement.

The powerful film stirred the blood of the audience with its dramatic storyline.
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