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spur on

Idiom Motivation

Meaning

to encourage someone to continue or try harder

Example Sentences

"Her mentor’s feedback spurred her on to apply for the grant."

Related Expressions

throw oneself at someone's mercy

to ask for forgiveness and hope for kindness

trade-off

a balance between two conflicting or competing factors

to rise to the occasion

to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge

have the time of your life

to have an extremely enjoyable experience

to strike it rich

to suddenly become very wealthy

under false pretenses

by lying or misleading someone