Definition of put the screws on
put the screws on
- to force a desired action using threats or intimidation.
by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Aug 11 2009.
Slang terms with the same root words:
- screw: have a screw loose – screw – (show 11 more)
- put: bout to put the beat down – pu put bitch – (show 27 more)
- on: accidentally on purpose – a slap on the wrist – (show 277 more)
- the: 3 sheets to the wind – 411, the – (show 871 more)
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