the third degree
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ett hårt förhör, pressande utfrågning
a tough and forceful way of questioning someone in order to make them reveal information or admit to something, often using harsh methods
disapproving
idiom
Exempel
Do n't give her the third degree; she already said she does n't know anything.
Pressa henne inte så hårt; hon har redan sagt att hon inte vet något.
