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Rarelight a fire under
The correct spelling is light a fire under.
How to pronounce light a fire under
verb
Say it like: Lit- a -fir-e u-nde-r
The correct spelling is light a fire under. To motivate or encourage (someone) to start sooner or move faster. For example: "Let me see if I can light a fire under the waiter to get our order sooner."
Usage Examples
“Let me see if I can light a fire under the waiter to get our order sooner.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To motivate or encourage (someone) to start sooner or move faster.
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