n
The use of physical force to win an argument.
n
Alternative spelling of arm-twister [One who arm-twists.]
n
Alternative spelling of arm-twisting [The use of personal pressure to persuade]
n
The use of personal pressure to persuade
n
Alternative spelling of arm-twisting [The use of personal pressure to persuade]
v
(humorous, derogatory) To be very full of oneself. Often used as a sarcastic caution: "don't break your arm patting yourself on the back".
v
Synonym of give one's eye-teeth
v
(US, informal) To direct the bras d'honneur (obscene gesture) at someone.
v
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see miss, oneself.
adj
(usually figuratively) Coercive, employing force.
adj
Alternative spelling of strong-arm [Bullying; extortionate.]
v
(idiomatic) To take hold of someone by their arm; to link arms with someone.
v
(US, informal) To talk a lot.
v
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To apply torsion along the length of the arm of (a person).
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