A force to be reckoned with Meaning in English

expression

US

uh FORS tuh bee REK-und with

UK

uh FAWS tuh bee REK-uhnd with

Definition

A person, group, or thing that is very powerful or influential and cannot be ignored.

Usage & Nuances

This is a formal and sometimes dramatic expression, often used to praise someone or something's strength, influence, or impact. Commonly used with names, teams, companies, or organizations. Note: Not literal—it's about importance or power, not physical force.

• Spanish: una fuerza a tener en cuenta - alguien con quien no se debe subestimar
• Portuguese (BR): uma força a ser reconhecida - alguém com quem não se brinca
• Portuguese (PT): uma força a ter em conta - alguém com quem não se brinca
• Chinese (Simplified): 不可小觑的力量 - 不容小觑的人物
• Chinese (Traditional): 不可小覷的力量 - 不容小覷的人物
• Hindi: गंभीरता से लेने वाली ताकत - जिसे हल्के में नहीं लिया जा सकता
• Arabic: قوة لا يستهان بها - شخص لا يُستهان به
• Bengali: অবহেলা করার মতো নয় - যাকে গুরুত্বের সঙ্গে বিবেচনা করা উচিত
• Russian: сила, с которой приходится считаться
• Japanese: 侮れない存在 - 無視できない存在
• Vietnamese: một thế lực đáng gờm - thế lực không thể xem thường
• Korean: 무시할 수 없는 존재 - 경계해야 할 존재
• Turkish: dikkate alınması gereken bir güç - göz ardı edilemeyecek bir güç
• Urdu: وہ طاقت جو نظر انداز نہیں کی جا سکتی - قابلِ لحاظ طاقت
• Indonesian: kekuatan yang patut diperhitungkan - kekuatan yang tidak bisa diabaikan

Example Sentences

The new basketball team is a force to be reckoned with.

basic

This company has become a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

basic

Her ideas make her a force to be reckoned with at work.

basic

With their recent wins, they're definitely a force to be reckoned with this season.

natural

You can tell from her confidence that she's a force to be reckoned with.

natural

Social media is now a force to be reckoned with in politics.

natural