puts the screws

A form of put the screws — To apply pressure and coercion.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of put the screws
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APA

puts the screws. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/puts%20the%20screws

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Chicago

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