Meaning Of The Word Hold sb to ransom

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hold sb to ransom
phrase: If you say that someone is holding you to ransom in British English, or holding you for ransom in American English, you mean that they are using their power to try to force you to do something which you do not want to do.

hold someone to ransom
to use your power or influence to force someone to do something they do not want to do

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