wrangle (something) out of (someone)

wrangle (something) out of (someone)

To work really hard to get something (often information) out of someone else. I know my brother is dating someone new, but I have not been able to wrangle the information out of him yet.
See also: of, out, wrangle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
  • accompany on a journey
  • brief (someone) about (someone or something)
  • brief about
  • be out of (one's) league
  • be out of somebody's league
  • better of
  • a dog in the manger
  • be/have done with somebody/something
  • bargain