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give (someone) the third degree

give (someone) the third degree

To interrogate, scrutinize, or question someone intensely or thoroughly. My boyfriend is so controlling, always giving me the third degree if I go anywhere or see anyone without him. The police gave me the third degree regarding my whereabouts during the crime.
See also: degree, give, third

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Birgir-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Tamid-Arabic
FlaithrÍ-Irish
KrystleKRIS-təlEnglish (Modern)
GreggGREGEnglish
Roma (2)-Various
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