arm-twist
[ ahrm-twist ]
/ ˈɑrmˌtwɪst /
verb (used with object)
to subject to arm-twisting: The unions arm-twisted the government into negotiating by threatening widespread strikes.
Origin of arm-twist
back formation from
arm-twisting
OTHER WORDS FROM arm-twist
arm-twist·er, nounWords nearby arm-twist
arm,
arm and a leg,
arm candy,
arm in arm,
arm's-length,
arm-twist,
arm-twisting,
arm-wrestle,
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armada,
armada chest