turn up the heat

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Verb turn up the heat has 1 sense

turn up the heat, turn up the pressure - apply great or increased pressure; "The Democrats turned up the heat on their candidate to concede the election"
--₁ is one way to coerce, hale, squeeze, pressure, force
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Turn Up the Heat

Definition:

1. To increase the level or intensity of heat.

2. To intensify a situation or make it more challenging.

3. To put pressure on someone or increase their stress.

Usage:

1. He turned up the heat on the stove to boil the water.

2. The competition really turned up the heat as the final round approached.

3. The boss turned up the heat on the employees by setting tight deadlines.

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