The phrase "iron maiden" refers to a type of historical torture device used in the Middle Ages. It is a metal box or cabinet with inward-facing spikes or blades, where a person would be locked inside and experience extreme pain or death.
Sentences with «iron maiden»
I am slime I am a rocker I like bands like iron maiden & ca / dc & going to gigs I do art to I am in to monster trucks & radio controlled monster trucks to I like motor sport to (heavymetaldate.com)
Very off topic but playing iron maiden very loud to annoy my Chelsea neighbour. (justarsenal.com)
The highway is a different story, but it's not as if you're driving a wheeled iron maiden - toughen up a little. (automobilemag.com)