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Meaning of put the bite on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To extort; to demand money from.

slang

Examples

“The thought that he should turn⟳ the tables on his blackmailers and refuse⟳ to cooperate crossed his mind⟳, but he would need⟳ something tangible to put⟳ the bite⟳ on them.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

put the blame on put the boot in put the bottom rail on top put the brakes on put the cabosh on put the cart before the horse

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