the third degree

US /ðə θɜrd dɪˈɡri/
UK /ðə θɜrd dɪˈɡri/
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厳しい尋問, 徹底的な尋問

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.
遅く帰宅したとき、両親から厳しい尋問を受けました。
The police gave the suspect the third degree for hours.
警察は容疑者に何時間も厳しい尋問を行った。