Meaning of 'Twist someone's arm'
What does the saying 'Twist someone's arm' mean?
Idiom: Twist someone's arm
Meaning:
If you twist someone's arm, you put pressure on them to try to make them do what you want them to do.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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