Meaning of the word "force the issue" in English

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force the issue

US /fɔːrs ðɪ ˈɪʃuː/
UK /fɔːrs ðɪ ˈɪʃuː/
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Idiom

1.

to make a decision or confrontation necessary, especially when it has been avoided

Example:
If they don't agree, we may have to force the issue.
She decided to force the issue by setting a deadline.
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