真綿で首を絞める

Meaning

1. expv1
   to torment by slow degrees; to torture slowly; to drag things out; to reproach in a roundabout way; to strangle with floss silk

Example sentences

• 真綿で首を絞めるような言い方をしないで、お願いだから、もっとはっきり言ってくれない。

  Stop trying to make us follow all these subtle clues. I wish you would say what you want to say more clearly.