The expression "to twist someone's arm" means to apply pressure to someone to make them agree to what you want.
L'espressione "to twist someone's arm" significa esercitare pressione su qualcuno per indurlo a fare ciò che si desidera.
| Idiom | to twist someone's arm |
|---|---|
| Definition | to apply pressure to someone (to make them agree to what your want) |
| Examples | - At first she didn't want to do it, but after twisting her arm a little, she agreed. - I know this will seem like twisting your arm, but if you don't stop, I shall have to report you to the boss. |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Hands wash problem i washed long ago home
Previous card: Nose turn reject show disapproval reason ex-wife turned
Up to card list: Common English Idioms, Phrasal Verbs & Proverbs