Put a rocket under (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put a rocket under (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-01-22 11:01

Meaning of Put a rocket under (someone or something)

Synonyms:

light a fire under (someone or something) , put a bomb under (someone or something) , start a fire under (someone or something)

Put a rocket under (someone or something) Australia verb phrase

To motivate someone to do something better, more quickly or more passionately

Sometimes promises to buy toys for young children can help put a rocket under them rather than threats or reprimands.

I think you should contact the the producer and put a rocket under them. Otherwise, the products we ordered will not be able to be delivered on time.

Other phrases about:

Last one in is a rotten egg

Children or adults often say this phrase to get their friends to join in something, especially to jump into a swimming pool (pond, lake, etc.)

give it some welly

Act with more effort or enthusiasm

Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner
Anyone who has talent should not be prevented from showing it or expressing it.
Win one for the Gipper

To try to achieve something or succeed in honour of somebody

Be There or Be Square

Used to encourage someone to accept an invitation to somewhere.

Grammar and Usage of Put a rocket under (someone or something)

Verb Forms

The verb "put" must be conjugated according to its tense.

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