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Light a fire under (someone)

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Translation of "light a fire under (someone)" into Russian

light a fire under (someone)
The manager had to light a fire under the team to meet the deadline.
Менеджеру пришлось подстегнуть команду, чтобы уложиться в срок.

Definitions

To motivate or encourage someone to take action or work harder, often by creating a sense of urgency or excitement.