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Idiom: Put The Screws

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To apply pressure.

Example Sentences

1
The detective put the screws to the suspect during the interrogation.
2
The manager put the screws to his employees to finish the project ahead of schedule.
3
The salesman put the screws to the customer to buy the expensive product.
4
The teacher put the screws to the students to complete their assignments on time.
5
The coach put the screws to the team to improve their performance in the upcoming match.

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