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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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