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hold feet to the fire

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hold somebody's feet to the fire

also put somebody's feet to the fire

to cause someone to feel pressure or stress I think reporters really should hold the president's feet to the fire about this issue.

See also: feet, fire, hold

hold (someone's) feet to the fire

To pressure (someone) to consent to or undertake something.

See also: feet, fire, hold