fire (one) with (an emotion)

fire (one) with (an emotion)

To cause one to feel a particular emotion. Overhearing Tim's nasty comments about me fired me with anger. I was having a rough day until thoughts of our upcoming beach vacation fired me with joy. Having my computer freeze up on me yet again fired me with frustration.

See also: fire

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fire someone with anger

 and fire someone with enthusiasm; fire someone with hope; fire someone with expectations

Fig. [for someone's words] to fill someone with eagerness or the desire to do something. The speech fired the audience with enthusiasm for change. We were fired with anger to protest against the government.

See also: anger, fire

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