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arm-twisting

 [ahrm-twis-ting]  

arm-twist·ing

   [ahrm-twis-ting]
noun
the use of threat, coercion, or other forms of pressure and persuasion to achieve one's purpose: It took a lot of arm-twisting but he finally agreed to work this weekend.
Also, arm·twist·ing.

Origin:
1945–50

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arm-twist

   [ahrm-twist]
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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arm-twisting definition


  1. n.
    powerful persuasion. : If nice talk won't work, try a little arm-twisting.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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