English · Slang Attested

put someone under the screw

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Meaning · English

To compel, coerce or pressure someone.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “put someone under the screw” mean?

To compel, coerce or pressure someone.

Is “put someone under the screw” formal or informal?

put someone under the screw is generally slang.

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