Foist on Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɪst/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
FOYST-on
fˈɔɪst/ /ˈɒn
FOYST-on
Definition
To force someone to accept something they do not want, often secretly, dishonestly, or without their full consent.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and often negative; 'foist on' is commonly used in critical contexts when someone imposes unwanted tasks, ideas, or objects. Can also appear as 'foist upon.' Don't confuse with 'impose on,' which is more neutral/formal.
Spanish: imponer a la fuerza - encasquetarPortuguese (BR): enfiar em - empurrar paraPortuguese (PT): impor a - impingir aChinese (Simplified): 强行塞给 - 把...硬塞给Chinese (Traditional): 強行塞給 - 把...硬塞給Hindi: जबर्दस्ती थोपनाArabic: يفرض على - يُحَمِّل علىBengali: জোর করে চাপিয়ে দেওয়াRussian: навязывать кому-тоJapanese: 押し付けるVietnamese: áp đặt lên - nhét vào tayKorean: 억지로 떠맡기다Turkish: zorla kabul ettirmekUrdu: زبردستی تھوپناIndonesian: memaksakan pada - menyodorkan secara paksa
Example Sentences
Don't foist your problems on me.
basic
They tried to foist old equipment on the new employees.
basic
The company foisted a lot of paperwork on us.
basic
I hate it when people foist their opinions on others during meetings.
natural
He somehow foisted his responsibilities on me while he went on vacation.
natural
Don't let them foist extra work on you at the last minute.
natural