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A transport system using rails

A interconnected system of tracks, routes, and stations for trains

An unjust act, treatment or occurrence

To force characters to complete a task before allowing the plot to continue

To exert force or pressure on

To imprison, confine or incarcerate someone

To rush forward, especially suddenly and with speed

To penalize someone for a punishable offense

To enact or establish legally or legislatively

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Noun

A transport system using rails

“The construction of the first railroad in the 19th century revolutionized transportation by providing a more efficient and reliable means of travel.”

Noun

A interconnected system of tracks, routes, and stations for trains

rail transportation system

rail transport system

“The railroad system in the country connects major cities with an efficient network of tracks, routes, and stations.”

Noun

An unjust act, treatment or occurrence

inequitableness

unreasonableness

travesty of justice

slap in the face

misdemeanour^UK

act of wickedness

left-handed compliment

unrighteousness

reprehensibility

act of brutality

act of savagery

immoral behaviour

outrageous behaviour

outrageous wrongdoing

unethical behaviour

shocking incident of events

shocking incident

skeleton in closet

dishonourable behaviour

taking advantage

skeleton in the cupboard

skeleton in the closet

discreditable behaviour

shocking series of events

dishonourableness

fall from grace

short end of the pineapple

ruffled feathers

kick in the teeth

short end of the stick

victimization^US

act of barbarity

victimisation^UK

act of violence

unfair treatment

rough treatment

social inequality

social injustice

social discrimination

social inequity

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Verb

To force characters to complete a task before allowing the plot to continue

put the screws on

use strong-arm tactics on

put pressure on

use pressure on

put the squeeze on

bring pressure to bear on

twist someone's arm

put under an obligation

ride roughshod over

turn on the heat

twist one's arm

put the heat on

throw your weight around

force one's hand

tighten the screws on

have someone do something

breathe down someone's neck

put the chill on

turn the screws on

leave someone no option

put through the wringer

hold a gun to one's head

pressurize into

put the screws to

bring force to bear on

hold a gun to someone's head

tighten the screw on

turn the screw on

intimidate into

steamroller into

exert influence on

make an offer they can't refuse

leave someone no option but to

put the bite on

scare the bejesus out of

bring pressure to bear upon

tell someone what to do

throw one's weight about

lay down the law

impose one's will on

rule with a rod of iron

be in the driver's seat

push the buttons

rule with an iron hand

lead by the nose

keep under thumb

be in the saddle

bend to your will

try to persuade

bring pressure to bear

bring pressure upon

put the frighteners on

act the tin god

give the order to

give the command to

hold a knife to

obtain by force

bleed someone of something

press your case

make a pitch for

seek to influence

exert influence

try to influence

pull strings with

make yourself felt with

carry weight with

cut any ice with

get in your hair

drive round the twist

drive round the bend

be on your back

drive up the wall

be in someone's hair

give a hard time

give someone grief

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“In order to add depth to the storyline, the author decided to railroad the protagonist into overcoming her fears before progressing with the plot.”

Verb

To exert force or pressure on

exert pressure on

make short work of

fill to overflowing

fill to the brim

force one's way

stuff to the gills

pack like sardines

use elbow grease

thread your way

force into space

squeeze through

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Verb

To imprison, confine or incarcerate someone

put behind bars

take into custody

put into detention

send up the river

keep under lock and key

put under lock and key

hold in custody

institutionalize^US

return to custody

commit to custody

return to prison

release on bail

institutionalise^UK

sentence to prison

throw in dungeon

throw away the keys

throw into irons

sentence to jail

keep under custody

keep under constraint

hold under custody

keep in custody

detain at Her Majesty's pleasure

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Verb

To rush forward, especially suddenly and with speed

go like a bat out of hell

go hell for leather

go like lightning

get the lead out

go like the clappers

go like the wind

put on some speed

put your foot down

go like a bullet

stir one's stumps

get your skates on

move like greased lightning

step on the gas

be off like a shot

put on a burst of speed

go at top speed

gather momentum

make oneself scarce

not lose a minute

run round in circles

make a run for it

run like the wind

tear up the miles

go at breakneck speed

go like greased lightning

show a clean pair of heels

make a break for it

head for the hills

make a quick exit

beat a hasty retreat

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Verb

To penalize someone for a punishable offense

mete out punishment to

inflict a penalty on

impose a penalty on

pronounce sentence on

throw the book at

impose a sentence on

mete out justice to

slap someone's wrist

pass sentence on

give a lesson to

come down on like a ton of bricks

punish severely

award a penalty against

exact a penalty from

give someone a sentence

bring to justice

put the screws to

pronounce guilty

take disciplinary action against

rap over the knuckles

lay down the law

make an example of

discipline someone for

give something a going-over

give it to someone

give someone the works

tan someone's hide

whip someone's hide

remonstrate with

give someone a dressing-down

give someone a roasting

put on the carpet

make one pay through the nose

impose a fine on

punish by fining

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Verb

To enact or establish legally or legislatively

bring into effect

give the go-ahead to

put into practice

give the green light to

railroad through

give the seal of approval to

give the thumbs up to

put into effect

decriminalize^US

legitimatize^US

lay down the law

decriminalise^UK

legitimatise^UK

put your foot down

pronounce lawful

give the stamp of approval to

read the riot act

constitutionalize

put laws in force

give approval to

give the green light

give the thumbs up

give the go-ahead

come to an agreement on

give the order to

give the command to

come to a decision about

give directions

arrange a time for

arrange a date for

give instructions

make demands on

call the shots on

take a decision on

make a judgement

particularize^US

particularise^UK

make provision for

make a decision

come to an agreement

come to a decision

come to a conclusion

put pressure on

use pressure on

put the heat on

put the screws on

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