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Definition of tighten the screws on
tighten the screws on
- to restrict.
- See more words with the same meaning: to restrict, forbid, eject.
Last edited on Sep 14 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'to restrict, forbid, eject': | |
| Definitions include: to vomit | |
| Definitions include: to masturbate. | |
| Definitions include: to forbid someone from purchasing more alcohol at a bar, pub, club, or other public venue. | |
| Definitions include: to be cut off from contact. | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: any group that oppresses. | |
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Other terms relating to 'on': | |
| Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: See on (one's) plate. | |
| Definitions include: useless. | |
| Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event. | |
| Definitions include: returned to one's meth or crack addiction. | |
| Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of". | |
| Definitions include: to leave (a relationship) or abandon. | |
| Definitions include: to attempt to attract verbally; "hit on". | |
| Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented. | |
| Definitions include: See barge in. | |
| Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone. | |
| Definitions include: to be involved with. | |
| Definitions include: to be present in large numbers. | |
| Definitions include: to be very happy. | |
Other terms relating to 'screw': | |
| Definitions include: a phrase of one is about to be in trouble big-time or something bad is about to happen. | |
| Definitions include: to be odd or slightly crazy. | |
| Definitions include: to force a desired action using threats or intimidation. | |
| Definitions include: to take advantage of. | |
| Definitions include: to cheat on one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: Past tense of "screw". | |
| Definitions include: broken, ruined, defective. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of abandon. | |
| Definitions include: a dismissive retort; "buzz off". | |
| Definitions include: to take advantage of. | |
| Definitions include: to be bad or displeasing. | |
| Definitions include: to make an irreparable (possibly tragic) mistake. | |
| Definitions include: to err; "mess up". | |
| Definitions include: to jokingly deceive. | |
Other terms relating to 'the': | |
| Definitions include: Walking, generally as opposed to driving. | |
| Definitions include: interrogation. | |
| Definitions include: extremely intoxicated | |
| Definitions include: information. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
| Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse. | |
| Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing. | |
| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: extremely popular. | |
| Definitions include: taking a passive role. | |
| Definitions include: the bathroom. | |
Other terms relating to 'tighten': | |
| Definitions include: to reduce expenses. | |
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