give (one) a charge

give (one) a charge

To cause one to feel enjoyment or excitement. Even as an adult, building sandcastles at the beach still gives me a charge. Doing wheelies on her motorcycle in front of an audience really gives her a charge.
See also: charge, give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • give (one) a kick
  • give a bang
  • give (one) a bang
  • get a charge out of
  • get a charge out of (something)
  • get a charge out of something
  • get a kick from (someone or something)
  • get a kick from/out of something
  • get a bang out of (something)
  • get a bang out of something