Meaning of 'Third degree'
What does the saying 'Third degree' mean?
Idiom: Third degree
Meaning:
If someone is given the third degree, they are put under a great deal of pressure and intimidation to force them to tell the truth about something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Numbers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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