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Definition

To rouse the spirits of.

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In Context

  • "The build-up to the game carried all the hallmarks of this great old rivalry with noise, colour, pyrotechnics and a rousing rendition of Flower of Scotland to stir the blood of Scottish fans - not that it needed much stirring once they caught sight of England's white shirts."
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Related Idioms

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raise someone's spirits

To make someone feel in a better mood

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spin someone's wheels

To excite someone; to stir someone's emotions.

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lift someone's spirits

to cause someone to be cheerful or euphoric.

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make someone's blood boil

To cause a person to feel angry or very annoyed, especially in situati…

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have someone's blood on one's head

To be responsible for someone's death, pain, or misfortune.
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