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单词 put​/​tighten​/​turn the screws on someone
释义

put​/​tighten​/​turn the screws on someone

phrase​informal
DEFINITIONS1
  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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