Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn up the heat on someone
idiom
/tɜrn ʌp ðə hiːt ɒn ˈsʌmwʌn/
Definition
To apply pressure or intensity onto someone, often to force them to take action or make a decision.
Examples
- When the deadline approached, the manager decided to turn up the heat on the team to finalize the project.
- The coach turned up the heat on the players during practice to prepare them for the important match.
- After several warnings, the teacher turned up the heat on the students to improve their grades.
Meaning
This phrase means to increase the intensity of a situation, making it more difficult for someone to avoid confrontation or a decision.
Synonyms
- increase pressure on
- intensify demands on
- escalate the situation for
