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tickle the wire

idiom

To create a situation that will encourage the target of a criminal probe to speak and divulge information on a wiretapped telephone.


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  1. 01

    down to the wire

    At the very end of a process or project, especially one with a fast-approaching deadline.

  2. 02

    slap and tickle

    Mild or playful kissing, cuddling, and other amorous play.

  3. 03

    tickle pink

    To thoroughly delight or amuse; to elate.

  4. 04

    tickle someone's funny bone

    To amuse someone.

  5. 05

    tickle someone's pickle

    To amuse or astonish someone.

  6. 06

    tickle the dragon's tail

    To do something that has a risk of going catastrophically wrong.

  7. 07

    tickle the ear

    To flatter someone.

  8. 08

    word on the wire

    The rumour or news going around on the internet, in business, on the street, or in social circles.

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