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Meanings of turn the screw in English

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Usage of turn the screw in English
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Then he pulled it forth and motioned Jack to turn the screw again.
The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets; Or, The Fall of the G...
2
I will hand cartridge, turn the screw, steady the wheel, or I'll ram--
Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals / As Seen From the Ranks Durin...
3
We had good chances in good moments to turn the screw.
BBC
4
She knew just how much to turn the screw each time.
A touch of death
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I don't understand it, they must have had to turn the screw pretty tight.
The American
6
If I turn the screw to-morrow, he must come down.
The Governors
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They managed to turn the screw when needed.
BBC
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One by one Caruana played all the right moves to turn the screw on his opponent: 20.
The Guardian
9
Then suddenly turn the screw tighter-down ,down
Thrift
10
It had the chance to turn the screw for us, to avoid for us the national blank look.
The Ghost in the White House / Some suggestions as to how a hund...
11
Over went a third, at the second time of asking, as the Springboks began to turn the screw.
The South African
12
However, her miss from under the post then proved costly, as South Africa sensed an opportunity to turn the screw.
The South African
13
Murray had to increase the pressure but just when he most needed to turn the screw he lost his concentration.
The Guardian
14
The IATA -who represent 300 separate aviation companies -are now prepared to turn the screw on irresponsible drinkers.
The South African
15
In last week's speech in Tampa, Romney sought primarily to turn the screw on Obama over the issue of the economy.
The Guardian
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The EU wants to turn the screw until the Government is prepared to relent in its pursuit of full independence and sovereignty.
The Daily Telegraph
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