Force down Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To make someone or yourself swallow food or drink unwillingly; can also mean to make something go down or decrease by force.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Often used in contexts of eating or drinking unwillingly, such as medicine or unpleasant food. Also used for physically making something go down (e.g., 'force down a door'), or metaphorically to push prices or numbers lower. Usually informal. Don't confuse with 'force out' (to expel).
جمل نموذجية
I had to force down the medicine even though it tasted bad.
basic
Sometimes you have to force down your feelings and act like everything is fine.
natural
She tried to force down her breakfast but wasn't hungry.
basic
The pilot had to force down the plane in an emergency.
basic
He barely managed to force down a few bites of dinner after his long day.
natural
The company is trying to force down prices to attract more customers.
natural