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put out a fire

verb

Definitions

  1. To address a problem, especially an unexpected one caused by the incompetence,…

    To address a problem, especially an unexpected one caused by the incompetence, negligence, or misconduct of another person.

    • The manager had to put out the fire after a raw hamburger was served to a customer.

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: put out a fire.

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