idiom

twist someone's arm

3Sections

To pressure or force someone to do something

Definition

To pressure or force someone to do something

Examples

  • I didn't want to go, but he TWISTED my ARM
  • You don't have to TWIST my ARM - I'd love to go.
  • She TWISTED my ARM until I agreed

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • pressure someone
  • force someone

Antonyms:

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