Idioms

build a fire under (someone)
to stimulate someone to do something
We keep trying to build a fire under our friend but he refuses to study or look for a job.

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  • build up to (something)
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  • bump into (someone)
  • bump off (someone)
  • bundle of nerves
  • bundle up
  • burn (oneself) out
  • burn (someone) in effigy
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  • hold back (someone) or hold (someone) back
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