twist someone's arm
to persuade someone to do something they don't want to do · to convince someone
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Ever had a friend who *really* wanted you to try that new sushi spot, even if you were craving pizza? 🍕🍣 'Twist someone's arm' is exactly for those moments when you manage to convince someone (or get convinced yourself!) to do something they weren't too keen on initially, usually with a little friendly persuasion!