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"a turn of the screw" is an idiom that means...
(From http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/a+turn+of+the+screw)
a turn of the screwan action which makes a bad situation worse, especially in order to force someone to do something Each letter from my bank manager is another turn of the screw.
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Where does the turn of the screw phrase come from?
This phrase means to make something worse. It comes from an old torture device called the thumbscrew in which a persons thumb or finger was placed in a metal cylinder. A heavy sharp screw was then placed on the on the device and turned until it pierced the flesh. Another turn of the screw made things worse.
Where did the saying elevenses come from?
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What is the meaning of to turn over a new life?
The saying is "turn over a new leaf" not life.
Where does the saying a sting in the tail come from?
scorpions?
Why did Henry James call his book The Turn of the Screw?
We can't know that, because the author is dead and we can't ask him. However, guessing,he could have used that title because throughout the story the pressure builds up... like things tighten up when you turn a screw.
How do you remove the Jack on rav4?
Turn the actuation screw to collapse the jack, and then it will come free.
Ignition key stuck CAMRY?
Use a screw driver to turn it on and off lol its not gonna come out
When was The Turn of the Screw created?
The Turn of the Screw was created on 1898-10-13.
When does The Turn of the Screw take place?
Henry James wrote The Turn Of The Screw.
How do you Change rear turn signal bulb on 2001 pt cruiser?
flat head screw driver in the hole in the light...... unscrew and turn wire harness 1/4 turn and light will come out of lense. replace bulb. replace and screw back in.
What is the ISBN of The Turn of the Screw?
The ISBN of The Turn of the Screw is 978-0-393-95904-8.
Which way do you turn the idol screw on a fourwheeler to go down?
You turn the screw in to idol down
How fast does the motovox mbx10 go?
They come out of the box doing 23mph. Turn the governor screw a little and you can go about28.
How many pages does The Turn of the Screw have?
"The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James is a novella and typically ranges from around 100 to 150 pages, depending on the edition and formatting.
How do you use the screw?
You turn it .
What is a screw thread mechanism?
Picture a nut on a screw. You are holding the nut so it can't turn, but allow it to go up and down the screw. The screw is restrained so it can turn, but not move back and forth. As you turn the screw one way and the other, the nut will move up and down the screw. That is a trivial example of one very common screw thread mechanism.
Where does the turn of the screw phrase come from?
This phrase means to make something worse. It comes from an old torture device called the thumbscrew in which a persons thumb or finger was placed in a metal cylinder. A heavy sharp screw was then placed on the on the device and turned until it pierced the flesh. Another turn of the screw made things worse.
