Used when someone persuades another to give up information through persistent effort. The detective had to wring the details of the crime from the uncooperative witness.
Pro Tip 2/3
Implies Difficulty
Suggests that obtaining the information was not easy and took significant effort. She wrung the approval from the committee after months of proposals.
Pro Tip 3/3
Emotional Undertone
Can convey a sense of emotional strain for the person providing the information. I finally wrung the confession from him, and it was clear he felt relieved.