tighten the screws on (one) イディオム
set (one) back
cost How much did your new suit set you back?
give (one) up for|give|give one up for|give up|giv
v. phr. To abandon hope for someone or something.
After Larry had not returned to base camp for three nights, his fellow mountain climbers gave him up for dead.
keep (one) posted|keep one posted|keep posted
v. phr. To receive current information; inform oneself.
My associates phoned me every day and kept me posted on new developments in our business.tighten the screws on (one)
To apply boundless and arrogant pressure, force, or threats of abandon on one. The coffer has absolutely started abbreviating the screws on me anytime back I began missing my mortgage payments. I'll accelerate one of my able men about to him tomorrow to bind the screws on him. Then we'll see if he's still so abiding he won't assurance the contract.Learn more: on, screw, tightentighten (or turn) the spiral (or screws)
apply able burden on someone. informalLearn more: screw, tighten