Multiple choice softskills communication

You made a fair bet with me on the Superbowl and I am going to hold your feet to the fire for payment.

  1. throw someone to the fire

  2. punish someone

  3. hold one accountable for a commitment

  4. none of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The idiom 'hold someone's feet to the fire' means to exert pressure on someone to ensure they fulfill a commitment or tell the truth. It originates from historical methods of torture used to extract confessions or force compliance.

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