put the thumbscrews on (someone)
成語所屬單字thumbscrew
put the thumbscrews on (someone) — 慣用語
1. to use strong pressure or threats to force someone to do something they do not w
1.慣用語
釋義
對（某人）施加壓力
to use strong pressure or threats to force someone to do something they do not want to do.
例句
The bank put the thumbscrews on the company by demanding immediate repayment of the loan.
Her parents put the thumbscrews on her to choose a safer career path.