Grammar fix
get yourself fired up
become determined
To make yourself feel highly motivated, excited, or angry enough to take action.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The coach's speech got the whole team fired up before the final.
When I see people being treated unfairly, I get fired up and usually speak out instead of staying quiet.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The coach's speech made the whole team fire up.
Say: The coach's speech got the whole team fired up.
Say 'get someone fired up' or 'fire someone up'; 'fire up' does not follow 'make someone'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Get ready and excited for a challenge
Where it's saidAnywhereUS-leaning
psych yourself upPreparing yourself mentally for something difficult or nerve-racking.
get yourself fired upYou're here · Getting excited or angry enough to act; often caused by a speech, an insult or unfairness. Used in UK and US English.
get yourself pumped upInformal, US-leaning: getting excited and energised before something.