grill (someone) (about something)



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grill (someone) (about something)

To question or interrogate someone intensely and relentlessly (about something). I wish my parents would stop grilling me about where I go with my friends at night! You're going to have to grill Janet if you want any answers about her spending habits.
See also: grill

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ĈIelachee-E-lahEsperanto
AdelaideAD-ə-layd (English), ah-de-LIE-de (Italian), ə-də-LIED (Portuguese)English, Italian, Portuguese
Kumbukanikuw-mboo-KAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
Themistoklis-Greek
Abdullohi-Tajik
MÅRtenMOR-tenSwedish