Meaning of the word "twist someone's arm" in English

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twist someone's arm

US /twɪst ˈsʌm.wʌnz ɑːrm/
UK /twɪst ˈsʌm.wʌnz ɑːrm/
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Idiom

1.

to persuade someone to do something they do not want to do

Example:
I didn't want to go, but she twisted my arm.
He didn't agree at first, but we managed to twist his arm.
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