Twist someone’s arm
Twist someone’s arm
To persuade someone to do something that they initially did not want to do.
To persuade someone to do something that they initially did not want to do.The idiom 'Twist someone’s arm' usually implies a degree of persuasion, often friendly or mild, to get someone to agree to do something rather than forcing them physically. It is used when someone is convinced to do something they would not have done otherwise. This phrase does not involve actual physical twisting of a person's arm. The 'twisting' here is figurative and refers to the application of pressure (physical force or mental influence) to get someone to do something.
The idiom 'Twist someone’s arm' usually implies a degree of persuasion, often friendly or mild, to get someone to agree to do something rather than forcing them physically. It is used when someone is convinced to do something they would not have done otherwise. This phrase does not involve actual physical twisting of a person's arm. The 'twisting' here is figurative and refers to the application of pressure (physical force or mental influence) to get someone to do something.
Use cases
I didn't really want to go to the museum, but John managed to twist my arm by promising it would be a unique cultural experience.
At first, I was quite reluctant to take on the extra project at work, but my boss twisted my arm with a promise of a potential promotion.
I know you don't feel like going out tonight, but let me twist your arm. It's going to be a lot of fun.
My kids tried to twist my arm into buying them a new video game by saying it was educational.
Initially, I was hesitant to join the book club, but my friends twisted my arm, saying it would be a great way to meet new people.
I didn't want to host the family gathering this year, but my siblings twisted my arm, saying it was my turn.
Liam didn't want to go to the dance, but his friends twisted his arm by saying that his crush would be there.
I had no plans to go to the charity event, but my wife twisted my arm by reminding me of the cause it was supporting.
Tom didn't want to take the cooking class, but his girlfriend twisted his arm by promising to join with him.
He wasn't initially inclined to accept the job offer, but the attractive salary package twisted his arm.
