Twist Someone’s Arm
- Twist Someone’s Arm
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is not commonly used in everyday conversation, and its usage is mostly limited to formal or literary contexts.
- Literal Meaning: To physically twist someone's arm, which would be a painful and coercive action.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To persuade or convince someone to do something they are hesitant or unwilling to do, often in a playful or joking manner.
- I had to twist my friend's arm to get him to join me for the concert, but he ended up having a great time.
- She twisted my arm into trying the new restaurant, and it turned out to be my new favorite.
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