: a machine or device for pressing out liquid or moisture
a clothes wringer
b
: something that causes pain, hardship, or exertion
his illness put them through the wringer
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebOur teenage daughter, who has put us through the wringer in many ways, was recently caught stealing money. Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022 Our teenage daughter, who has put us through the wringer in many ways, was recently caught stealing money. Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Our teenage daughter, who has put us through the wringer in many ways, was recently caught stealing money. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 Our teenage daughter, who has put us through the wringer in many ways, was recently caught stealing money. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 8 Aug. 2022 The demands of your work life don’t slow down, even when your personal life’s been put through the wringer. Gloria Horsley, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Steel yourself, because this one from the streamer going to put you through the wringer. Andy Meek, BGR, 12 July 2022 From measurements to texture, absorbency and durability, these towels were (literally) put through the wringer for you. Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 Each episode is fairly predictable: a boss joins their blue-collar staff undercover as a trainee, is put through the wringer, and later enacts policies to change how the company is run. Sophie Van Bastelaer, EW.com, 6 July 2022 See More