The origin of the idiom "shove something down one's throat" is not entirely clear, but it likely derives from the physical act of force-feeding, where food is literally pushed down someone's throat. In the figurative sense, this phrase is used to convey the idea of overwhelming or pressuring someone to accept or absorb something, even if they are reluctant or unwilling.

What is the origin of the idiom "shove something down one's throat" and when to use it?

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to [shove|force|ram] {sth} [down] {one's} [throat]

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英語での「 shove something down one's throat 」の定義と意味

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