John put a squeeze on Mary.

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Angliholic

#472304 Mon, 04 Feb 08 03:37 AM

John put a squeeze on Mary.

Hi,

How're you getting along, my friends?

Long time no see! I've taken a long break.

I ran across the above in a film, and I'm not sure of its meaning. What possible meanings does it contain? Thanks.

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Hoa Thai

#472310 Mon, 04 Feb 08 03:48 AM

Hi Angliholic,

Welcome back!

It is difficult to decipler the exact meaning of the sentence by itself.

The phrase 'to put a squeeze on somebody' generally means 'to try to persuade someone to do something.'

However, for two people who have a loving relationship, the term squeeze could mean a strong hug.

Hoa Thai

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Rachelanne

#472317 Mon, 04 Feb 08 04:16 AM

"put the squeeze on" is an idiom meaning put pressure on them. (with a negative conatation)

"to sqeeze someone " simply means just that Hug or squeeze with the hand.

Rachelanne

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Angliholic

#472336 Mon, 04 Feb 08 06:40 AM

Rachelanne wrote:

"put the squeeze on" is an idiom meaning put pressure on them. (with a negative conatation)

"to sqeeze someone " simply means just that Hug or squeeze with the hand.

Thanks, HT and Rachelanne.

Got it!

Angliholic

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