put the heat on
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English Dictionaryput the heat on sb INFORMALto try to persuade or force someone to do something [TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲
Idiomsput the heat onput the heat on (someone)1. to try to force or persuade someone to do something.
Environmental groups are putting the heat on the government to stop pollution from power stations. (usually + to do something)
2. if you put the heat on someone who is competing with you, you start to do well so they have to work harder or play better. The Dodgers have won three games in a row and are starting to put the heat on the Mets. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
put the heat on• put the heat/squeeze on (someone)
to put pressure on someone
The hospital is putting the heat on the insurance company to pay them the money.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
put the heat on someoneput the heat on (someone)1. to try to force or persuade someone to do something. Environmental groups are putting the heat on the government to stop pollution from power stations. (usually + to do something)
2. if you put the heat on someone who is competing with you, you start to do well so they have to work harder or play better. The Dodgers have won three games in a row and are starting to put the heat on the Mets. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
put the heat on someone• put the heat/squeeze on (someone)
to put pressure on someone
The hospital is putting the heat on the insurance company to pay them the money.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲