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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

put one's trust in

to place reliance or faith in someone or something

carry the weight of the world

to take on a lot of responsibility

fall for someone

to start loving someone; to develop romantic feelings

save the day

to prevent failure or disaster by taking timely action

button up

to finish preparations or close something securely

As green as grass

Very inexperienced or new at something.