Examples of 'turning the screw' in a sentence

Meaning of "turning the screw"

turning the screw": "This phrase is used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone is applying pressure or increasing the intensity of a difficult or challenging situation for others. It implies making things more difficult or uncomfortable. For example, 'The boss is really turning the screw on the employees to meet the deadlines.'

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turning the screw
Adjustments are made by turning the screw with a screwdriver.
Turning the screw reduces the throw by up to a quarter.
We think he was turning the screw.
Turning the screw clockwise increases the spring tension.
Now the son of a bitch is turning the screw.
Readjust by turning the screw if necessary.
The light beam can be adjusted vertically by turning the screw illustrated.
Stop turning the screw as soon as any resistance is felt.
The engine idle speed is increased by turning the screw clockwise.
Turning the screw clockwise.
Adjust the grille by turning the screw inside with an allen key.
Turning the screw counterclockwise will decrease the cutting depth.
Adjust the fl ame turning the screw inside the spindle with.
Turning the screw clockwise raises the rear of the dishwasher.
Close the valve on the rubber bulb by turning the screw clockwise.

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Turning the screw clockwise increases the tension on the chain.
Make the adjustment by slowly turning the screw until flame appearance is correct.
By turning the screw backward the fabric guide will go to the left.
Make the adjustment by slowing turning the screw until flame appearance is correct.
Turning the screw clockwise increases the necessary steering power up to locking the motor.
Close the valve on the rubber bulb by turning the screw to the right.
Required by turning the screw turn clockwise to decrease the plunge depth.
C Then fit the cover in place and close it again by turning the screw clockwise.
Adjustments are made by turning the screw using a screwdriver or combination spanner.
The horizontal adjustment is carried out in a similar way by turning the screw 50.
Simply turning the screw threaded adjusters enables such incremental adjustment.
Adjustment of the prestress is achieved by turning the screw 52 as in the previous case.
Turning the screw will move the adjustment pin up and down the screw.
Lock the battery cover by turning the screw counterclockwise with a Phillips.
Turning the screw to bring the two images directly adjacent sets the instrument.
If necessary, adjust by turning the screw on the front of the galvanometer.
Turning the screw clockwise will move the blade toward the blade guide rollers.
The plug is removed in the reverse manner by turning the screw 3 counterclockwise.
By turning the screw clockwise the mixture is enriched and counterclockwise the mixture is leaned.
The windbreak is therefore fixed in position by turning the screw 66 through a quarter of a turn.
Turning the screw counterclockwise will move the blade down away from the rollers.
Reference number 25 designates the direction of turning the screw to drive same into a workpiece.
Turning the screw in a counter clockwise direction increases speed and in a clockwise direction decreases speed.
The cap clockwise will tighten the arm torque, and turning the screw counterclockwise will.
Turning the screw clockwise reduces the rate and turning counter clockwise increases the rate.
Coercing Anna into paying off Jane Tudor. We think he was turning the screw.
Turning the screw counterclockwise will raise the screw which will decrease the cutting depth.
Lock the filter frame screw ( I ) by turning the screw clockwise.
Is the eu turning the screw on eastern europe?
A depression 49 serves to insert a screwdriver for turning the screw cap 48.
Turning the screw anticlockwise decreases the idle travel ; turning it clockwise increases it.
If letters are overlapped y, correct by turning the screw in the direction of “ + ”.
By turning the screw forward ( toward you ) the fabric guide will go to the right.
If stitches are too short r, correct by turning the screw in the direction of “ + ”.
Turning the screw driver from left to right ( clockwise ) will cause the forces to increase.

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