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Definition twist someone’s arm in British English

twist someone’s arm phrase

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1

to pull someone's arm behind their back and force it upwards in order to stop them escaping or to hurt them

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2

to persuade someone to do something that they do not want to do

Example

I wasn't going to come, but George twisted my arm.

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Definition twist someone’s arm in British English