Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

get someone's neurons firing

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.53 in modern English

Syllables: get -some-one's neu-ron-s -fir-ing
IPA

31

Scrabble Score

24

Letters

7

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To stimulate brain action; to make someone think a lot.

Informal

Example Sentences

"So if the bad boy’s proving elusive, why not try some novel, rewarding activities with a virtuous one? It might get your neurons firing. He might stick around afterwards. And even if he doesn't, you can be content in the knowledge that you and your misguided dopamine system had a good night out."

Usage

Informal

Questions

What does get someone's neurons firing mean?: To stimulate brain action; to make someone think a lot.

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