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
Sextilius-Ancient Roman
GaiusGAH-yoos (Ancient Roman), GAH-yuws (Ancient Roman), GIE-əs (English)Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical
KestrelKES-trəlEnglish (Rare)
Annunziataahn-noon-TSYAH-tahItalian
Mikula-Czech (Rare)
Laoghaire-Irish