set pulses racing Idiom, Proverb
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v. phr. To be so far behind in one's work that one must exert an effort similar to that needed to win a race in order simply not to fall even further behind. "Could you review this book for us, Professor Brown?" the editor asked. "Unfortunately, no," the professor answered. "I'm so behind in my work that I am racing to stand still."set pulses racing
To be actual thrilling, exhilarating, or exciting. You could feel it in the air that the singer's achievement was ambience pulses racing. She has an intense, afire beam that sets pulses absolutely racing.Learn more: pulse, race, set
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