be out in force

be out in force

To be present in large numbers (and thus be or seem like a powerful or daunting presence). Protestors are out in force at city hall today.
See also: force, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • hard power
  • force on
  • force on (someone or something)
  • in full force
  • force in
  • haul into (some place)
  • force (someone or something) into (something)
  • jam in
  • force down
  • force something down someone's throat