Extorting (something) from (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "extorting (something) from (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-09-27 08:09

wring (something) out of (someone or something)

Extort (something) from (someone or something) phrase

To get something from someone or something by using force, illegal power, or making threats against them.

John was accused of extorting money from many people through blackmail.

By the time they got caught, they had extorted money from over 100 restaurants.

John's easily intimidated, so I'm sure you'll be able to extort some details from him.

The verb "extort" must be conjugated according to its tense.

This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the verb "extort, which was first recorded in 1300s..

The Origin Cited: Internet .

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button your lip

To stop talking about anything

Example: She was too noisy and was asked to button her lip in the class.

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