put the heat on

Idioms  

1. see turn up the heat.

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Example Sentences

The 19-0 run — which matched Miami’s longest run of consecutive points all season, done two other times — put the Heat on top, turning an 11-6 deficit into an early 25-11 lead.

From Seattle Times

Theoretically, it should put the Heat on schedule for Sunday’s game.

From Seattle Times

“You see that all the time with players trying to put the heat on the organization just trying to get a deal done,” Mooney said.

From Seattle Times

I put the heat on in my car for approximately three minutes last week and was sad.

From The Verge

"Hopefully, the energy and engagement from advocacy communities will put the heat on states to actually do that," she said.

From Salon