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Phrases with «to tighten the screws»
The phrase
"to tighten the screws"
means to increase pressure or control over a person, situation, or organization. It's like making things more difficult or restrictive for someone or making them follow rules more strictly.
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to tighten
(parent phrase)
screw
(parent phrase)
to tighten the screws
Sentences with «to tighten the screws»
Whatever we do, we should
n't tighten the screws
.
(
lawyerist.com
)
Or maybe I'll
just tighten the screw
myself.
(
thetruthaboutcars.com
)
Lenders are making it easier and easier to get a mortgage after
tightening the screws during
the financial crisis.
(
rismedia.com
)
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