turn of the screw

Questions

What does turn of the screw mean?

One step in a gradual imposition of restrictions.

How to pronounce turn of the screw

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “turn of the screw”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “turn of the screw”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “turn of the screw” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.