Railroad (one) into (something) In english explanation

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

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-04-19 10:04

Meaning of Railroad (one) into (something)

Railroad (one) into (something) phrasal verb informal

To force someone into doing something hurriedly.

He railroaded me into going to her home with him.

The more I railroaded him into explaning the divorce, the more he refused to speak.

His wife railroaded him into accepting that job although he didn't like it.

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 Railroad (one) into (something)

Verb Forms

  • to railroad (one) into (something)
  • railroaded (one) into (something)
  • railroading (one) into (something)
  • railroads (one) into (something)

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

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