Build A Fire Under Someone Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Build A Fire Under Someone Idiom mean?

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build a fire under (someone) What does build a fire under (someone) mean?	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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break the back of (something) What does "break the back of (something)" mean?	to reduce the power of something	The company tried very hard to break the back of the union.

make a mountain out of a molehill What does "make a mountain out of a molehill" mean?	to make something that is unimportant seem important	You are making a mountain out of a molehill when you talk about the mistake.
dragster What does "dragster" mean?	car for drag racing
take a bow What does "take a bow" mean?	to bow and receive credit for a good performance	The violinist stopped to take a bow before she went backstage with the orchestra.
do one`s thing What does "do one`s thing" mean?	to do what one wants to do and enjoys doing	My friend enjoys doing his thing when and where he chooses.
fed up with (someone or something) What does "fed up with (someone or something)" mean?	to be disgusted or bored with someone or something	I think that he is fed up with the constant complaints of his boss.

by all accounts What does "by all accounts" mean?	from all reports, from what everyone is saying	By all accounts, the new manager is a very good person.
City of Brotherly Love What does "City of Brotherly Love" mean?	Philadelphia

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Build A Fire Under Someone Idiom