Quote
1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.
“I just came back from a jog and, man, am I feeling the burn.”
—Ebaby!’s Kat, speaking about exercising a lot
2. Video - Watch the video before learning the definition.
Definition
1. Definition - Study the definition.
feel sore after much exercise; have tired muscles
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
It’s a beautiful day, and Kat just finished running. She ran a lot, and now she feels both good and tired. Her muscles are a little sore, and her body is shaking a little bit, but it’s a good feeling. She is feeling the burn from her exercise.
To feel the burn, you need to exercise deeply. You won’t feel the burn if you just stretch and take a five-minute walk. But if you play soccer for an hour or dance all night, you will probably feel the burn in your muscles. Do you like to feel the burn? Which types of exercise make your muscles feel good and tired?
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Examples
1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.
“I like to exercise for at least an hour in order to feel the burn.”
“Do you feel the burn, yet? Do you want to run more?”
“Max starts to feel the burn after just a few pushups.”