单词 | to be on someone's wheel |
释义 | > as lemmasto be on someone's wheel b. to be on someone's wheel: to be close behind someone, to be on his track; to put pressure on someone (to do something). slang (chiefly Australian). ΘΚΠ the mind > will > motivation > persuasion > persuade [verb (intransitive)] > pressurize to put (also keep) the screw (also screws) on1659 to crowd the mourners1842 to bring pressure to bear1853 to put (also bring, exert) pressure on1853 pressure1922 to be on someone's wheel1941 to twist (someone's) arm1953 the world > movement > progressive motion > order of movement > following behind > follow behind [verb (intransitive)] > follow closely to tread on any one's heels or toesc1384 hang?a1513 dog1519 tag1676 to be on someone's tail1925 to be on someone's wheel1941 1941 V. Davis Phenomena in Crime vi. 78 Don't come here if there's a busy on your wheel! 1954 V. Kelly Shadow 89 Down there the cops'll give you a go. Here they're on your wheel all the time. 1959 A. Upfield Bony & Mouse 104 I'll be ready for it. I'm going to be right on Tony's wheel when it happens. 1969 O. White Under Iron Rainbow 118 The inspector's been on my wheel to trace him. < as lemmas |
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