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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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lose your cool
lose your grip (on something)
lose your head
lose your heart (to someone)
lose your heart to someone
lose your life
lose your marbles
lose your mind
sack off
sack out
sack race
sacrament
sacred
sacred cow
sacred site
sacrifice
sacrificial
sacrificial lamb
sacrilege
sacrilegious
sacristy
sacrosanct
sad
sadcom
sadden
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