Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
twist someone's arm
Idiom
/twɪst ˈsʌmwʌnz ɑrm/
Definition
To persuade or coerce someone to do something they may be reluctant to do.
Examples
- She really didn’t want to go to the party, but I had to twist her arm to get her to come.
- The manager had to twist the employee’s arm to convince him to take the promotion.
Meaning
This expression suggests applying pressure to someone, either physically or figuratively, to achieve a desired outcome.
Synonyms
- Coax
- Pressure
- Force
- Persuade
