Pressure (one) into (doing something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pressure (one) into (doing something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2023-08-17 06:08

Meaning of Pressure (one) into (doing something)

Pressure (one) into (doing something) verb phrase

To compel someone to do something

My father usually pressures me into studying something that I don't like.

My parents pressure me into making a tough decision.

Don't pressure him to talk, leave him alone.

Other phrases about:

throw/put your weight behind something

Use one's influence and power to support someone

in (somebody's/something's) thrall/in thrall to somebody/something

To be under the control of someone or something

bulk large

Used to describe something that has great influence or importance

 

have friends in high places

To know powerful and influential people who can support you

knock/talk some sense into somebody

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

Grammar and Usage of Pressure (one) into (doing something)

Verb Forms

  • to pressure (one) into (doing something)
  • pressured (one) into (doing something)
  • pressuring (one) into (doing something)
  • pressures (one) into (doing something)

The verb "pressure" should be conjugated according to its tense.

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
to look like a drowned rat

To be very wet

Example:

Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.

Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode