كيف تنطق "put the screws"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɹuz
PUT thuh SKROOZ
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /skɹˈuːz
PUT thuh SKROOZ
التعريف
To use strong pressure, force, or threats in order to make someone do something they may not want to do. It is often used in business, negotiations, or arguments.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɹuz
الإنجليزية البريطانية
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /skɹˈuːz
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
PUT thuh SKROOZ
بريطاني
PUT thuh SKROOZ
استمع في السياق
The manager put the screws on the team to finish the project faster.
They tried to put the screws on him during the negotiations.
When he wouldn’t agree, she decided to put the screws to him.
If they don't pay on time, we’ll have to put the screws to them.