In the sentence, 'But with the US and UK ‘egging on’ the Israelis, instead of restraining their aggressive ally, it is hard to imagine a peaceful resolution to this volatile conflict,' what does the phrase 'egging on' imply?

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Published: 3 Oct 2024
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The phrase 'egging on' means to strongly encourage or urge someone to continue a particular action, often one that is reckless or aggressive. In this context, the US and UK are actively motivating the Israelis rather than holding them back.

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In the sentence, 'But with the US and UK ‘egging on’ the Israelis, instead of restraining their aggressive ally, it is hard to imagine a peaceful resolution to this volatile conflict,' what does the phrase 'egging on' imply?

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