auf den Zahn fühlen
German
Etymology
Literally, "to feel (down) to the tooth".
Pronunciation
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Verb
- (colloquial) to investigate or question (in depth)
- Der Kommissar fühlte dem Verdächtigen auf den Zahn. ― The inspector questioned the suspect thoroughly.
References
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