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Hold to ransom - English meaning

Hold to ransom – definitions in English dictionary

idiom

To force someone to do something by putting that person in a situation where they have no choice

Usage examples:

He claimed his country was being held to ransom by threats of withdrawing aid.

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勒索赎金

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Losgeld vasthouden

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Lösegeldforderung

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पकड़-से-फिरौती, रक्षा-शुल्क हेतु धारण

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Trattenere il riscatto, Tenere in ostaggio

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몸값 보유

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Удержание выкупа, Требовать выкуп за кого-л.

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Retención para pedir rescate

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