WordUpWordup

Wring out of

usgbVolume
Left Definition 1 of 2Right
LampPro Tip 1/3
Pressure TacticsPlay
Often involves making someone feel compelled to reveal something they wouldn't freely share. SlideThe investigator tried to wring the location out of the witness by suggesting consequences for non-cooperation.
LampPro Tip 2/3
Intense SituationsPlay
Commonly used to describe high-stakes scenarios, such as interrogations or negotiations. SlideThe prosecutor was determined to wring the truth out of the evasive defendant.
LampPro Tip 3/3
Figurative UsePlay
This expression is not literal but describes the action metaphorically. No physical wringing occurs. SlideWith skillful questioning, she wrung the secret out of her friend.