Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-up-the-heat-on-someone
idiomatic expression
tɜrn ʌp ðə hiːt ɒn ˈsʌmˌwʌn
Definition
To apply more pressure or intensity to someone in order to motivate or push them to achieve more.
Examples
- During the meeting, the manager decided to turn up the heat on the team to meet the project deadline.
- When the competition got tough, they had to turn up the heat on their training routines.
Meaning
This phrase often implies an increase in demands, urgency, or intensity directed at someone, usually in a situation where more effort or performance is expected.
Synonyms
- Apply pressure
- Increase demands
- Intensify expectations
