demand (something) from (one)

demand (something) from (one)

To insist that someone do, provide, or relinquish something. I demand full attention from my students, so if you plan to nap or socialize in here, then you might as well drop this class right now.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

demand something from someone or something

 and demand something of someone or something
to command that something be received from someone or a group or something; to demand that someone or a group or something do something. The muggers demanded money from everyone. The petitioners demanded a response from the board of directors. She demanded too much of her automobile.
See also: demand
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • demand from
  • demanding
  • demand (something) of (someone or something)
  • sacrifice (someone or something) for (someone or something else)
  • sacrifice for
  • relinquish control over (something) (to someone or something)
  • as to be
  • give (something) to (one) on a (silver) platter
  • give (something) to (one) on a plate
  • hand (one) (something) on a plate