to persuade someone to do something by being persistent
persuadir a alguien para hacer algo siendo persistente (persuadir a alguien para hacer algo siendo persistente)
"I had to twist someone's ear to get him to help me move."
"Tuve que torcerle el brazo para que me ayudara a mudarme." (tuve que **twist someone's ear** para que me ayudara a mudarme)
the most lively and entertaining person at a party
Very old or ancient
feeling discouraged or sad
to be competent or deserving respect in one’s field
to start a friendship
to have a really good time