Pressured us into In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pressured us into", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2023-08-17 06:08

Meaning of Pressured us into (redirected from pressure (one) into (doing something) )

Pressure (one) into (doing something) verb phrase

To compel someone to do something

My father usually pressures me into studying something that I don't like.

My parents pressure me into making a tough decision.

Don't pressure him to talk, leave him alone.

Other phrases about:

throw/put your weight behind something

Use one's influence and power to support someone

in (somebody's/something's) thrall/in thrall to somebody/something

To be under the control of someone or something

bulk large

Used to describe something that has great influence or importance

 

have friends in high places

To know powerful and influential people who can support you

knock/talk some sense into somebody

To help or convince someone to begin thinking reasonably (about something).

Grammar and Usage of Pressure (one) into (doing something)

Verb Forms

  • to pressure (one) into (doing something)
  • pressured (one) into (doing something)
  • pressuring (one) into (doing something)
  • pressures (one) into (doing something)

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

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It was often said by a photographer when he would like small children to look at the camera and smile before he took a photo.

Example:

 When the photographer said “watch the birdie”, all of us looked at the camera and smiled.

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