put through the wringer
English
Verb
- (idiomatic) To interrogate or scrutinize closely; to subject to some trial or ordeal.
- They really put each candidate through the wringer before choosing one to hire.
Synonyms
- (subject to trial or ordeal): run through the wringer, put through the mangle
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