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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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(nuff) props to someone
nuff said
nugatory
nugget
nuisance
nuisance call
nuke
null
nullah
null and void
nullify
nullity
numb
number
number 10
number among
number cruncher
number crunching
numberless
number off
number one
number plate
numbers game
number spoofing
number two
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