"put the screws" 怎么发音

expression

PUT thuh SKROOZ

释义

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.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɹuz

英式英语

pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /skɹˈuːz

简化发音

美式

PUT thuh SKROOZ

英式

PUT thuh SKROOZ

语境中听

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.