arm-twister

One who pressures or forces someone into doing something. Oh, she immediately agreed to come tonight—I didn't even have to be an arm-twister. They had to be arm-twisters to convince me to start volunteering, but when I finally did, I realized how much I loved it.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

arm-twister

n. someone who uses strong persuasion. I hate to seem like an arm-twister, but I really need your help on this project.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

twister
arm-twisting
twist arm
twist somebody's arm
twist someone’s arm
twist someone's arm
make a long arm for (something)
keep at arm's length, to
give one's right arm, to
stroll

References in periodicals archive

When it comes to AO business, make no mistake--Heidi does the majority ob the work, but the President is often a last-minute arm-twister and/or cheerleader.

Gathering in Brazil: A Team Effort

Golden also played the role of auctioneer and good-humored arm-twister for the day's culminating feature, an auction of donated goods and services and raffle items.

National Security Service Provides Guard Services for Megan's House Event

For the last few years there has been a persistent background noise at ascot - the sound of the late Bernard, Duke of Norfolk, spinning in his grave at the presence of all these foreign challengers lured to the inimitable occasion by Nick smith, the course's international arm-twister in chief.

All-inclusive party mixes traditional and trendsetting; The rain has done nothing to dampenAlastair Down'sexcitement OPENING SHOW

role should be as an honest broker, not as a backstage arm-twister of Mr.

U.S. editorial excerpts -2-

Indzhev was fired shortly afterwards in a move that he says was orchestrated by the president, who was in his words "an arm-twister".

Journalist Apple of Discord in Bulgaria Interior, bTV Spat

Grattan Kerans, D-Eugene, who was then the chief arm-twister and whip in the House.

FIGHT FOR RIGHTS CARRIES ON

An accomplished arm-twister, he used his charm to persuade the great and the good to do their bit for his many causes.

For Lord Gord's sake, there's nothing his many friends wouldn't have done

ARM-TWISTER: The fighters get caught up in the heat of battle during last night's tile stormer

CALZAGHE WINS IN TITLE THRILLER; JOE CALZAGHE v CHARLES BREWER World champ is taken the distance in 'one of toughest fights'

The late Swifty Lazar, famous arm-twister of A-list celebrities, made this a hot venue.

An Oscar night of whoopee; SCREEN CHAT

And that is why its supporters in the United States, whose notoriety as arm-twisters with muscle in Congress is well-known, have come out swinging.

How boycotts are a form of free speech

In a keynote speech, she will say: "Michael Gove's gang of arm-twisters are travelling the country using threats to get primary schools to convert."

GOVE THE GANGSTER; He's bullying our schools, says teachers' union chief

I am also the ultimate of friendly arm-twisters. There was a promise of first authorships to all (this was kept), as well as being part of an important study.

Brain natriuretic peptide and breathing not properly: the merger of 2 BNPs

This is a conflict that is unlikely to be ever resolved without considerable international persuasion - and the United States should be chief among the arm-twisters. Sadly, George Bush's White House seems unable or unwilling to give any real lead.

Pray for peace in Christ's land

Of his eight newest Pioneers--a corps of volunteer arm-twisters who have each raised at least $100,000--four have been implicated in serious political or financial scandals in recent years.

BUSH'S FUNDRAISING IRREGULARS

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释义	arm-twister arm-twister One who pressures or forces someone into doing something. Oh, she immediately agreed to come tonight—I didn't even have to be an arm-twister. They had to be arm-twisters to convince me to start volunteering, but when I finally did, I realized how much I loved it. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. arm-twister n. someone who uses strong persuasion. I hate to seem like an arm-twister, but I really need your help on this project. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: twister arm-twisting twist arm twist somebody's arm twist someone’s arm twist someone's arm make a long arm for (something) keep at arm's length, to give one's right arm, to stroll References in periodicals archive When it comes to AO business, make no mistake--Heidi does the majority ob the work, but the President is often a last-minute arm-twister and/or cheerleader. Gathering in Brazil: A Team Effort Golden also played the role of auctioneer and good-humored arm-twister for the day's culminating feature, an auction of donated goods and services and raffle items. National Security Service Provides Guard Services for Megan's House Event For the last few years there has been a persistent background noise at ascot - the sound of the late Bernard, Duke of Norfolk, spinning in his grave at the presence of all these foreign challengers lured to the inimitable occasion by Nick smith, the course's international arm-twister in chief. All-inclusive party mixes traditional and trendsetting; The rain has done nothing to dampenAlastair Down'sexcitement OPENING SHOW role should be as an honest broker, not as a backstage arm-twister of Mr. U.S. editorial excerpts -2- Indzhev was fired shortly afterwards in a move that he says was orchestrated by the president, who was in his words "an arm-twister". Journalist Apple of Discord in Bulgaria Interior, bTV Spat Grattan Kerans, D-Eugene, who was then the chief arm-twister and whip in the House. FIGHT FOR RIGHTS CARRIES ON An accomplished arm-twister, he used his charm to persuade the great and the good to do their bit for his many causes. For Lord Gord's sake, there's nothing his many friends wouldn't have done ARM-TWISTER: The fighters get caught up in the heat of battle during last night's tile stormer CALZAGHE WINS IN TITLE THRILLER; JOE CALZAGHE v CHARLES BREWER World champ is taken the distance in 'one of toughest fights' The late Swifty Lazar, famous arm-twister of A-list celebrities, made this a hot venue. An Oscar night of whoopee; SCREEN CHAT And that is why its supporters in the United States, whose notoriety as arm-twisters with muscle in Congress is well-known, have come out swinging. How boycotts are a form of free speech In a keynote speech, she will say: "Michael Gove's gang of arm-twisters are travelling the country using threats to get primary schools to convert." GOVE THE GANGSTER; He's bullying our schools, says teachers' union chief I am also the ultimate of friendly arm-twisters. There was a promise of first authorships to all (this was kept), as well as being part of an important study. Brain natriuretic peptide and breathing not properly: the merger of 2 BNPs This is a conflict that is unlikely to be ever resolved without considerable international persuasion - and the United States should be chief among the arm-twisters. Sadly, George Bush's White House seems unable or unwilling to give any real lead. Pray for peace in Christ's land Of his eight newest Pioneers--a corps of volunteer arm-twisters who have each raised at least $100,000--four have been implicated in serious political or financial scandals in recent years. BUSH'S FUNDRAISING IRREGULARS
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