Force (someone or something) through (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "force (someone or something) through (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-19 10:08

Meaning of Force (someone or something) through (something)

Force (someone or something) through (something) phrase

To use physical strength to make somebody/something move through something.
 

You can't just force the table through that door. You need to use some finesse.

Stop forcing that ballon through the window! It will pop.

To make a determined effort to persuade or force someone/something to accept, approve of or agree with something. 
 

I failed to force the decision through the museum's board of trustees.

I said his answer was wrong, but he forced it through me.

Other phrases about:

pressure (one) into (doing something)

To compel someone to do something

knock/talk some sense into somebody

To help or convince someone to begin thinking reasonably (about something).

rope (one) into (doing) (something)

 To persuade someone to do something or to involve in an activity

twist (one's) arm

To persuade someone to do something. 

knock (some) sense into (one)

try to persuade someone to stop behaving foolishly, sometimes using rough or violent methods.

Grammar and Usage of Force (someone or something) through (something)

Verb Forms

  • forcing (someone or something) through (something)
  • forced (someone or something) through (something)

The verb "force" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Force (someone or something) through (something)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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