feel the burn

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feel the burn — idiom

1. to feel a strong hot ache in your muscles while exercising hard, usually seen as

1.idiom
Definition

to feel a strong hot ache in your muscles while exercising hard, usually seen as a sign the workout is working.

Example

After ten more push-ups, Marcus could really feel the burn in his arms.

The fitness instructor smiled and shouted, 'Come on, feel the burn!'