wrangle out

wrangle out

To work really hard to get something (often information) out of someone or something else. I know my brother is dating someone new, but I have not been able to wrangle the information out of him yet. This computer is so old and clunky that it takes ages just to wrangle out a simple spreadsheet.
See also: out, wrangle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • better of
  • be/have done with somebody/something
  • be in line with (someone or something)
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • bird has flown, the
  • begin with
  • begin with (someone or something)
  • beware of
  • beware of (someone or something)
  • be rough on (someone or something)