Wring out of

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verb

To apply pressure to get something from someone, usually by persuasion.

He managed to wring a confession out of the suspect after hours of questioning.
Visual representation of "wring out of" - To apply pressure to get something from someone, usually by persuasion

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  • wring a confession out of
  • wring information out of
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Pressure Tactics

Often involves making someone feel compelled to reveal something they wouldn't freely share.

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The investigator tried to wring the location out of the witness by suggesting consequences for non-cooperation.
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Intense Situations

Commonly used to describe high-stakes scenarios, such as interrogations or negotiations.

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The prosecutor was determined to wring the truth out of the evasive defendant.
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Figurative Use

This expression is not literal but describes the action metaphorically. No physical wringing occurs.

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With skillful questioning, she wrung the secret out of her friend.
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