| Phrase/Idiom | press into service |
|---|---|
| Definition | This phrase means to induce someone to join the military. More recently, the phrase is used to mean “make impromptu use of” some article or person to fulfil some task – usually someone or thing that isn’t normally used for such a task. |
| Example | Steve has been pressed into service by his manager. |
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