strong arm
/strɔːŋ ɑːrm/
verb
- To force or coerce someone to do something, often by using threats or physical pressure.
- The manager tried to strong-arm the employees into working overtime without pay.
- The politician was accused of trying to strong-arm voters into supporting his campaign.
- They strong-armed the small shop owner into selling his business at a low price.
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adjective
- Using or involving physical force or intimidation, especially in a threatening or bullying way.
- His strong-arm approach to negotiations made everyone uncomfortable.
- The company hired strong-arm security guards to keep protesters away.
- The landlord used strong-arm tactics to force the tenants out of the building.