the third degree
US /ðə θɜrd dɪˈɡri/
UK /ðə θɜrd dɪˈɡri/
1.
el tercer grado, interrogatorio intenso
intense questioning or interrogation, often in a harsh or prolonged manner
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My parents gave me the third degree when I came home late.
Mis padres me dieron el tercer grado cuando llegué tarde a casa.
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The police gave the suspect the third degree for hours.
La policía le dio al sospechoso el tercer grado durante horas.