Force one's hand...

[bieasy]

Hi,

Is this expression correct:

"I don't like people to force my hand!"

Meaning that I don't like when people try to force me to take a decision.

 

[Tdol]

Yes

 

[Uncle M]

The expression comes from card games and is taken to mean (usually) that you are forced to play a card that you wouldn't if you were in a stronger position.

So, if someone has forced your hand, you are unlikely to have any alternative to choose.

Dave

 

[bieasy]

Thank you!