закручивать гайки закручивать гайки {v. phr.} {informal} za`kruchivat' `gajki {literally} to tighten up the screws. ~ tighten the screws (on smb). To make the requirements or conditions tougher. Comp.: выкручивать (заламывать) руки No categories: add yours To section: З Subscribe to: Russian IdiomsHome page and general feed Add my comment