twist one's arm

/twˈɪst sˈʌmwɒnz ˈɑːm/

/twˈɪst sˈʌmwʌnz ˈɑːɹm/

[phrase]

to twist one's arm

[PHRASE]

to force or persuade someone to do something they are unwilling to do

Examples

1. If you’re feeling physical pain, it probably means that your body is under stress, damaged, or in danger, and your nervous system is sending a cease and desist signal to stop twisting your arm like that, or to back away from that bonfire, or please seek medical attention, like, RIGHT NOW.

2. I was not planning to come to the party but by remaining me of all the good food you twisted my arm!

3. I love it, you don't have to twist his arm, Steve.

4. They twist your arm.