hairdryer treatment
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of hairdryer treatment
C21: from the supposed similarity between this experience and having a hot hairdryer too close to one's head
Example Sentences
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Ms Sridhar later tweeted that she was "completely aligned" with the Scottish government's approach, prompting Conservative MSP Ruth Davidson to suggest the advisor had "got the hairdryer treatment over the phone".
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2020
I can't imagine the sensitive Mark Wigglesworth - the current musical director of the ENO - gives either his orchestra or chorus the hairdryer treatment, but they certainly up their game for him.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2016
Ferguson was famous for giving players the "hairdryer treatment" but admitted he got calmer as he got older.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2015
Gerard Piqué has revealed it was Roy Keane rather than Sir Alex Ferguson and the infamous hairdryer treatment that struck fear into him during his four-year spell at Manchester United.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 2, 2014
However, Ferguson also discussed the need for controlled discipline and respect, alluding to his famous "hairdryer treatment" technique.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 19, 2012
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