Wring out of Meaning in English
expression
释义
To forcefully get something, such as information or an object, from someone who doesn't want to give it up.
用法与细微差别
This phrase is informal and often used for extracting information or confessions. Common with 'information', 'details', or 'secrets': 'wring the truth out of'. Suggests effort and reluctance from the other person.
例句
It is hard to wring out of him what really happened.
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She managed to wring out of her son the truth about the broken vase.
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Reporters tried to wring out of the official any details about the event.
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Good luck trying to wring out of Mark what happened at the party—he never talks!
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He finally wrung out of his daughter who borrowed the car last night.
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You can't just wring out of people answers they don't want to give.
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