work sb over イディオム
work sb over
Idiom(s): work sb over
Theme: ATTACK
to threaten, intimidate, or beat someone. (Slang, especially criminal slang.)
• I thought they were really going to work me over, but they only asked a few questions.
• The police worked over Bill until he told where the money was hidden.
work sb over
Idiom(s): work sb over
Theme: ATTACK
to threaten, intimidate, or exhausted someone. (Slang, abnormally bent slang.)
• I anticipation they were absolutely activity to assignment me over, but they alone asked a few questions.
• The badge formed over Bill until he told area the money was hidden.
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