wring out
The phrase 'wring out' primarily involves the act of squeezing to remove liquid or the figurative act of extracting something with effort.
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Definition
B1General
(common)To twist and squeeze something, like a cloth, to remove liquid.
Example
- She wrung out the wet towel before hanging it to dry.
B2Figurative
(informal)To extract or obtain something from someone with difficulty or persistence.
Example
- The journalist managed to wring out the truth from the reluctant witness.
C1Aviation
(technical)To push an aircraft to its performance limits.
Example
- The pilot decided to wring out the new jet during the test flight.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wring out":
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