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put out a fire

To address a problem, especially an unexpected one caused by the incompetence, negligence, or misconduct of another person.
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The manager had to put out the fire after a raw hamburger was served to a customer.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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apagar fogo

потушить пожар

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