Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is hold someone’s feet to the fire and it is a phrase meaning “put pressure on someone to do something, to hold someone accountable, to force someone to obey/follow (your command)”.
Example Sentence: It was suggested some years ago that the Conference of Parties (COP) ensures that Parties iteratively raise their commitments till they add up to the requisite 45% (global emissions) reduction by 2030. But who will hold their feet to the fire?
This phrase is present in The Hindu article In Glasgow, all eyes on 2030 and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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