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turn up the heat
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en
1.
International
neutral
To increase the temperature of a device, room, or process by adjusting a thermostat, burner, or heating control.
2.
International
informal
neutral
To increase pressure, intensity, or urgency in a situation; to escalate demands, enforcement, or effort in order to obtain a result.
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