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单词
put/tighten/turn the screws on someone
释义
put
/
tighten
/
turn
the screws on someone
phrase
informal
DEFINITIONS
1
1
to put more pressure on someone to do something, for example by threatening them
His
creditors
were
putting
the
screws
on him.
Synonyms and related words
To nag or force someone to do something
nag
force
compel
See also main entry:
screw
See also main entry:
screw
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against someone’s wishes/advice
against the clock
against the law/rules
against the run of play
against time
against your will
a game of chance
agape
a gap in the market
agar
aga saga
agate
a gathering storm
agathodaemon
agave
agbada
age
age-appropriate
age bracket
aged
aged2
aged care
age discrimination
age gap
age group
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