wring out
To twist something wet (like a towel) so the water comes out.
Meanings
To remove liquid from something wet by twisting it tightly.
"She wrung out the wet swimsuit and hung it on the line to dry."
To obtain something from someone with great effort or pressure, often unwillingly.
"The detective managed to wring out a confession after hours of questioning."
To extract the maximum possible benefit, performance, or value from something.
"The engineering team tried to wring out every last bit of performance from the old engine."
Literally used with wet fabric or cloths. Figuratively used to mean extracting something (such as a confession or money) with great effort. The figurative sense has a slightly negative tone, suggesting force or pressure.
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