Force (one's) hand In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "force (one's) hand", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2022-10-10 05:10

Meaning of Force (one's) hand

Synonyms:

hold a gun to one's head

Force (one's) hand verb phrase

To make someone do something they do not want to do or take action sooner than they had intended

To be honest, I didn't really want to come here, but Peter came and forced my hand.

You don't have to force my hand. I know what I'm doing,

Other phrases about:

pressure (one) into (doing something)

To compel someone to do something

shove something down one's throat

1. Force someone to swallow something

2. Force or try to make someone accept, endure, or agree with something unpleasant

by main strength and awkwardness

By physical strength or brute force

 

a show of force

A demonstration of power or capability to warn or to intimidate an opponent by display of a great numbers of people and / or resources

sandbag

1. To make someone do something using force or threats

2. To intentionally underperform to deceive and take advantage of someon

Grammar and Usage of Force (one's) hand

Verb Forms

  • forces (one's) hand
  • forcing (one's) hand
  • forced (one's) hand

The verb "force" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Force (one's) hand

This phrase most likely refers to the "hand" (the cards) held in a game like poker, in which a player is forced to play a card from his hand or show his hand.

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jump (one's) bones

To make love or have sex with someone

Example:

They just jumped each other’s bones after one date.

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