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.
- 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