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Idiom: Pull Teeth

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To remove teeth, usually because they are diseased or damaged.

To do something that is especially difficult or effortful.

Example: "You will probably have to pull teeth to get a straight answer from a car salesman."

Example Sentences

1
The detective had to pull teeth to get the witness to talk.
2
The teacher had to pull teeth to get the students to participate in the class discussion.
3
My dentist had to pull teeth to convince me to floss regularly.
4
The journalist had to pull teeth to get a straight answer from the politician.

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