Idiom

Twist someones arm

What does "Twist someones arm" mean?

Persuade someone to do something they don't really want to do.

Twist someones arm

Britain, mid-20th century.

Persuade someone to do something they don't really want to do.

Worldwide.

  • I was tired after work and I didn't really fancy the abstract expressionist exhibition but my wife twisted my arm and in the end I enjoyed it.