How to Pronounce "put the squeeze on"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskwiz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PUT thuh SKWEEZ awn
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /skwˈiːz/ /ˈɒn
put thuh skWEEZ on
Definition
To try to force someone to do something by using pressure, threats, or strong persuasion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskwiz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /skwˈiːz/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT thuh SKWEEZ awn
UK
put thuh skWEEZ on
Listen in Context
The boss put the squeeze on me to finish the report early.
They tried to put the squeeze on the landlord for a lower rent.
The bank is putting the squeeze on small businesses this year.
If you want results, sometimes you have to put the squeeze on people.