exact from

exact (something) from (one)

To obtain something from someone through authority, force, or some other means of coercion. I doubt you'll be able to exact the entire amount from her because she doesn't make enough money to pay you back right now.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

exact something from someone

to demand something from someone; to take something from someone. The bill collector sought to exact payment from them for a debt that had been paid off long ago. You cannot exact a single cent from me.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • exact
  • exact (something) from (one)
  • lead by the nose, to
  • get (something) for (someone or something)
  • guess at
  • guess at (something)
  • in unison
  • verse
  • chapter and verse
  • chapter and verse, cite/give