get (one's) juices flowing



get (one's) juices flowing

To become inspired to greater creativity, productivity, or energy, or to cause such a feeling in someone. I've been having trouble getting this essay started—I just need to get my juices flowing. I find that a good run first thing in the morning always gets my juices flowing for the day ahead. We've been sitting here for an hour with nothing written, so let's play a few word games to get our juices flowing.
See also: flow, get, juice

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alfonso
Avra-Greek
Caj-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Lorea-Basque
Nimat-Arabic
MorleyMAWR-leeEnglish (Rare)