English Dictionary

twist someone's arm

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To apply torsion along the length of the arm of (a person). / (figuratively) To coerce, force, or cajole.

I had to twist his arm to get him to come to the party.

意味（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To apply torsion along the length of the arm of (a person).

I twist his arm, a snap signaling when it breaks. His screams reverberate in the tiny apartment.

意味（2）

(figuratively) To coerce, force, or cajole.

They had to twist his arm, but they got him to join the project.