Get (one's) motor running In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get (one's) motor running", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Regina Tuyen Le calendar 2021-08-09 06:08

Meaning of Get (one's) motor running

Get (one's) motor running American slang verb phrase

To stimulate one's interest or excitement

Listening to BTS's songs gets my motor running.

Watching football matches doesn't interest her a lot, but it gets her boyfriend's motor running.

To generate sexual desire in someone

Her beautiful appearance really got his motor running.

His charming smile gets many girls' motor running.

Other phrases about:

in the heat of the moment
To do or say something without thinking carefully because you're too excited or angry
(the) thrills and spills

 The excitement and danger caused by taking part in activities, especially sports or entertainments

a one day wonder

Used to indicate something or someone that is effective, successful, or interesting for a short amount of time

If I knew you were coming, I'd have baked a cake

Used to show one's excitement or delighted surprise when he or she has seen someone unexpectedly

swoon over (someone or something)

To feel overly excited and emotional about someone or something

 

Grammar and Usage of Get (one's) motor running

Verb Forms

  • gets (one's) motor running
  • got (one's) motor running
  • getting (one's) motor running
  • Possessive Adjectives

    • get her motor running
    • get his motor running
    • get my motor running
    • get our motor running
    • get their motor running
    • get your motor running

The verb "get"  should be conjugated according to its tense.

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