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拍車をかける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 拍車をかける.
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Idiomatic expression
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
Examples
円高がその会社の経営不振に拍車をかけた。
The yen's appreciation accelerated the decline of that company.
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