twist someone's arm
The idiom 'twist someone's arm' is commonly used to describe a situation where someone is persuaded or pressured into doing something they initially resist.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)To persuade someone to do something they are hesitant about.
Example
- I didn't want to go to the party, but she twisted my arm.
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)To apply pressure on someone to achieve a desired outcome.
Example
- He had to twist her arm to get her to agree to the proposal.
Similar
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