put through the wringer

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To interrogate or scrutinize closely; to subject to some trial or ordeal.

Japanese Meaning

厳しく尋問する / 徹底的に調査する / 苦難や試練に晒す

The committee put the witness through the wringer during the cross-examination.

委員会は尋問中に証人を徹底的に問い詰めた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To interrogate or scrutinize closely; to subject to some trial or ordeal.

They really put each candidate through the wringer before choosing one to hire.

puts through the wringer

（ present singular third-person ）

putting through the wringer

（ participle present ）

put through the wringer

（ participle past ）

put through the wringer

（ past ）