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arm-twist
/
ˈɑrmˌtwɪst
/
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ahrm
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verb (used with object)
to subject to arm-twisting:
The unions arm-twisted the government into negotiating by threatening widespread strikes.
Origin:
back formation from
arm-twisting
Related forms
arm-twist·er,
noun
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