Twist Someone's Arm.
English
idiom
To talk someone into doing something they did not want to do.
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To talk someone into doing something they did not want to do.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To persuade someone to do something they didn't want to do.
When you twist someone's arm, you keep pushing until they agree — usually with friendly pressure rather than real force.
It's often said lightly, by the person who gave in, to show they weren't that hard to convince.
"Win Someone Over"
—
Change someone's mind so they genuinely agree
"Strong-Arm Someone"
—
Force someone using real threat
"Twist Someone's Arm"
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Persuade through friendly pressure
Can you include training in the same fee?
You're twisting my arm — but yes, if we sign this month.
Come on, one more episode.
You don't have to twist my arm.
They twisted my arm into hosting the barbecue.
You offered before anyone asked.
