get someone's neurons firing

verb

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

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Meanings

verb
  1. idiomaticinformalTo stimulate brain action; to make someone think a lot.

    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.

    2012 May 14, Susan Carnell, “Bad Boys, Bad Brains”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)
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