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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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falcon
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falconry
fall
fall about
fallacious
fallacy
fall apart
fall at the first/final hurdle
fall away
fall back
fallback
fall back on
fall behind
fall between two stools
fall down
fallen
fallen woman
fall flat
fall flat on your face
fall for
fall foul of
fall from grace/favor
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