So, what's the definition of the trope here? Calls itself a Stock Phrase, but many of the examples don't use said phrase (and as far as I understand it, we're not supposed to have articles for stock phrases any more).
Threat of torture without any torture being shown? Non-specific threats to elicit information?
So, what's the definition of the trope here? Calls itself a Stock Phrase, but many of the examples don't use said phrase (and as far as I understand it, we're not supposed to have articles for stock phrases any more).
Threat of torture without any torture being shown? Non-specific threats to elicit information?