hold someone or something to ransom

hold (one) to ransom

To demand something or some action from someone by threatening them with a harmful consequence if they do not comply. Threatening us with a fine if we don't participate in the survey is a bit like holding us to ransom, isn't it?See also: hold, ransom

hold someone or something to ransom

1 hold someone prisoner and demand payment for their release. 2 demand concessions from a person or organization by threatening damaging action.See also: hold, ransom, someone, something

单词	hold someone or something to ransom
释义	hold someone or something to ransom hold (one) to ransom To demand something or some action from someone by threatening them with a harmful consequence if they do not comply. Threatening us with a fine if we don't participate in the survey is a bit like holding us to ransom, isn't it?See also: hold, ransom hold someone or something to ransom 1 hold someone prisoner and demand payment for their release. 2 demand concessions from a person or organization by threatening damaging action.See also: hold, ransom, someone, something
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