arm-twisting

or arm·twist·ing

[ ahrm-twis-ting ]

noun

1. the use of threat, coercion, or other forms of pressure and persuasion to achieve one's purpose:

   It took a lot of arm-twisting but he finally agreed to work this weekend.

Word History and Origins

Origin of arm-twisting¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

No doubt that reaction would tickle Trump, who shuns coalition-building out of the belief that arm-twisting is a superior way to control his caucus.

From Salon

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who remains a thundering force in the Democratic Party nearly two years after giving up her official leadership role, is best known for her behind-the scenes advice and occasional arm-twisting.

From Los Angeles Times

On Thursday, after months of behind-the-scenes negotiations, arm-twisting and manoeuvring, he accomplished that task.

From BBC

“It took endless arm-twisting to get the French authorities to release the blueprints to make these sets. And while we believe they are exact, we don’t know for certain what’s in here.”

From Literature

Trump deployed a mix of bare-knuckle tactics — attacking prosecutors as “corrupt” and guilty of the same conduct of which he was suspected — and arm-twisting charm.

From Seattle Times