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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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