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get the third degree

get the third degree

To be interrogated, scrutinized, or questioned intensely or thoroughly by someone. My boyfriend is so controlling that I always get the third degree if I go anywhere or see anyone without him. I got the third degree from the police regarding my whereabouts during the crime.
See also: degree, get, third

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Anahid-Armenian
Jehoshaphatji-HAHSH-ə-fat (English), jee-HAHSH-ə-fat (English)Biblical
Amadaah-MAH-dhahSpanish
FlossieFLAWS-eeEnglish
Wigmar-Ancient Germanic
MillardMIL-ərdEnglish
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