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put the screws on

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put the screws on somebody (informal)

to use force or threats to make someone do what you want

Usage notes: In the past, screws or thumbscrews were devices used to hurt people by crushing their thumbs in order to force them to do something.

They put the screws on him until eventually he was forced to resign. (informal)

See also: put, screw

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