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  1. hold someones feet to the fireverb

    To maintain personal, social, political, or legal pressure on someone in order to induce him or her to comply with one's desires; to hold someone accountable for his or her actions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hold someones feet to the fire in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hold someones feet to the fire in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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  • sostener a alguien pies al fuegoSpanish
  • hold someones feet to the fireFrench
  • tenere qualcuno piedi sul fuocoItalian

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