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Phrase(s): inject something into something
1. Lit. to squirt something, such as oil, water, etc., into something. • The pump injected the oil into the wheel bearings when I squeezed the lever. • The mechanic injected a solvent into the lock. 2. Fig. to put something, such as humor, excitement, etc., into a situation. • Let’s inject a little humor into this dismal affair. • She likes to inject a lot of excitement into her books.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs