wringer

[US]/'rɪŋə/
[UK]/'rɪŋɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Someone who extorts money from others.
Word Forms
Pluralwringers

Example Sentences

Those interviewers really put me through the wringer!

He’s been through the wringer lately, what with his divorce, and then losing his job.

She was put through the wringer during the job interview.

The project went through the wringer before finally being approved.

He felt like he had been through the wringer after a long day at work.

The team was put through the wringer by their tough coach.

The company went through the wringer during the economic downturn.

She felt like she had been through the wringer after the emotional breakup.

The athlete was put through the wringer during training camp.

The students were put through the wringer with a series of difficult exams.

The team went through the wringer to secure the championship title.

She felt like she had been through the wringer after dealing with a difficult client.

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