- into doing something
- A person who is bulldozed into doing something is forced to do it, especially by being bullied or intimidated.
The immigrants we bulldozed into accepting the work.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
into doing something
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sweet-talk (someone) into (doing something) — to persuade someone to do something by saying nice things to them. Don t let him sweet talk you into staying the night … New idioms dictionary
bounce someone into (doing) something — british mainly journalism phrase to make someone do something when they did not really want to do it or needed more time to think about it She felt she’d been bounced into accepting the invitation. Thesaurus: to nag or force someone to do… … Useful english dictionary
lull (you) into doing something — lull (you) into (something/doing something) to make you feel calm or safe when it is not reasonable to feel this way. His confidence lulled me into thinking things were somehow going to work out. Usage notes: often used with the phrase a false… … New idioms dictionary
put (your) heart and soul into doing something — put (your) heart and soul into (something/doing something) to do something with a lot of energy and interest. He put his heart and soul into running that cafй … New idioms dictionary
talk someone into (doing) something — talk someone into/out of/(doing) something phrase to persuade someone to do something or not to do something I talked her into going to London with me. His father talked him out of moving out. Thesaurus: to encourage someone to do or to not do… … Useful english dictionary
argue someone into (doing) something — argue someone into/out of/(doing) something british phrase to persuade someone to do not to do something I’ve managed to argue him out of going to the match. Thesaurus: to encourage someone to do or to not do somethingsynonym Main entr … Useful english dictionary
guilt somebody into into doing something — ˈguilt sb into sth/into doing sth derived (informal) to make sb do sth by persuading them that it is wrong not to do it • I only went because she guilted me into it. • He guilted me into going to see her to apologize. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
draw somebody into into doing something — ˈdraw sb into sth/into doing sth | ˌdraw sbˈin derived to involve sb or make sb take part in sth, although they may not want to take part at first • youngsters drawn into a life of crime • The book starts slowly, but it gradually draws you in.… … Useful english dictionary
starve somebody into into doing something — ˌstarve sb into ˈsth/into ˈdoing sth derived to force sb to do sth by not allowing them to get any food or money • The blockade was aimed at starving the country into submission. Main entry: ↑starvederived … Useful english dictionary
sucker somebody into into doing something — ˌsucker sb ˈinto sth/into doing sth derived (NAmE, informal) to persuade sb to do sth that they do not really want to do, especially by using their lack of knowledge or experience • I was suckered into helping. Main entry: ↑sucker … Useful english dictionary
