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twist someone's arm

Idiom Persuasion

Meaning

to persuade someone forcefully

Example Sentences

"I had to twist his arm to get him to come."

Related Expressions

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a gentle outward appearance hiding strong control

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to take responsibility for something difficult

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flawed input data will produce flawed results

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a promise made without the intention to keep it