Laxi Dictionary

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Definition a turn of the screw in American English

a turn of the screw phrase

phrase
1

an occasion when someone puts more pressure on someone else to do something

Example

This latest demand was one more turn of the screw on the government.

Synonyms and related words
pressurewilesemotional blackmail
Definition a turn of the screw in American English