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Light a fire under someone

Idiom Motivation

Meaning

To motivate someone to take action or work harder.

Example Sentences

"The coach’s speech really lit a fire under the players."

Related Expressions

ring the changes

to make changes to something to make it more interesting or...

butterflies in your stomach

feeling nervous or anxious

set your sights high

to aim for something ambitious

measure up

to meet expected standards

rule out

to decide that something is not possible

alive and kicking

still healthy and full of life