Put the heat on Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhit/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PUT thuh HEET AWN
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈiːt/ /ˈɒn
put thuh HEET ON
Definition
To pressure someone to do something, often by insisting or demanding strongly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used when describing situations with authority, negotiations, or competition. Common with 'put the heat on someone'. Similar to 'put pressure on'. Not about literal temperature. Can be used in both work and personal contexts.
Spanish: presionar - poner presiónPortuguese (BR): pressionar - colocar pressãoPortuguese (PT): pressionar - pôr pressãoChinese (Simplified): 施加压力 - 逼迫Chinese (Traditional): 施加壓力 - 逼迫Hindi: दबाव डालनाArabic: يضغط على - يمارس ضغطًاBengali: চাপ দেওয়া - জোর করাRussian: давить - надавитьJapanese: プレッシャーをかける - 圧力をかけるVietnamese: gây áp lựcKorean: 압박을 주다 - 압력을 가하다Turkish: baskı yapmak - sıkıştırmakUrdu: دباؤ ڈالنا - زور دیناIndonesian: menekan - memberi tekanan
Example Sentences
The coach put the heat on the players to win the game.
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My boss put the heat on me to finish the project early.
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He put the heat on his friend to tell the truth.
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If they don't pay soon, we'll have to put the heat on them.
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The media put the heat on the government after the scandal.
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When negotiations stalled, the company really put the heat on their competitors.
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