Twist someone’s arm means to persuade or pressure someone into doing something they might be hesitant or reluctant to do. It implies using convincing arguments, tactics, or manipulation to get someone to agree or comply with a request or demand.
Examples:
1. Sarah really didn’t want to go to the concert, but her friends twisted her arm, reminding her of how much fun they always had together at events like this. Eventually, she agreed to join them.
2. The salesperson was trying to sell an expensive gadget to the customer, so they offered a significant discount and even threw in some free accessories to twist the customer’s arm into making the purchase.
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