Railroad into Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To force someone to do something quickly without allowing enough discussion or choice; often used when someone is pressured to accept a decision or action.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal and often used in negative contexts to criticize someone for forcing others. Common in business, politics, or group decisions. Typically followed by what is being forced ('railroad into signing', 'railroad into agreeing'). Not related to trains except metaphorically.
جمل نموذجية
They tried to railroad into making a quick decision.
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The manager railroaded into accepting the deal.
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She felt railroaded into signing the contract.
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Don’t let them railroad you into anything you’re not comfortable with.
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He was totally railroaded into agreeing without really thinking it through.
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Sometimes committees railroad people into choices by limiting the options.
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