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2021-10-01 11:10
Grill (someone) (about something) phrase
To ask someone many questions over a long period of time, especially in an aggressive or unpleasant manner.
Oh, no. I have to go home now; otherwise, my parents will grill me about where I have been and what I have done!
John was finally set free after over 12 hours of being grilled by the police.
I can't put up with my husband! He's always grilling me about who I have talked to after a day at work!
What's in it for me?
Used to ask what one's problem (with someone or something) is
Said when you do not trust what someone has promised
1. The act of doubting the feasibility of a concept or plan of action.
2. Used to describe a phrenic nerve test.
3. In medicine, a method of detecting bacterial vaginosis (which presents with a fishlike odor).
4. The act of smelling something to check whether it has a fresh odor.
Used when one really wants to question about something embarrassing but pretends to ask on behalf of another person
The verb "grill" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to emphasize that someone or something is a lot more or a lot better
Mia can paint a damn sight better than I can.
