How is the word заставил translated from Russian to English

English translation
Twisted my arm
phrase

Заставили кого-то сделать что-то, к чему он был не расположен.

Persuaded someone to do something they were reluctant to do.

Examples with “заставил”

See how the word “заставил” is used in sentences

  • Они заставили меня пойти на встречу. — They twisted my arm to attend the meeting.

  • Он выкрутил мою руку во время игры. — He twisted my arm during the game.

  • Она действительно заставила тебя пойти? — Did she really twist your arm to go?

  • Почему она так выкрутила мою руку? — Why did she twist my arm like that?

  • Я чувствовал, что он заставил меня присоединиться к проекту. — I felt he twisted my arm into joining the project.

  • Я почувствовал боль, когда он выкрутил мою руку. — I felt pain when he twisted my arm.

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