How to Pronounce "twist your arm"
expression
TWIST yer ARM or TWIST yur ARM
tw-IST y-AW ARM
Definition
To persuade someone to do something, especially by applying pressure, insisting, or convincing them when they are hesitant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtwɪst/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɑɹm
British English
twˈɪst/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈɑːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TWIST yer ARM or TWIST yur ARM
UK
tw-IST y-AW ARM
Listen in Context
I didn't want cake, but she twisted my arm.
It didn't take much to twist his arm.
She finally agreed after I twisted her arm.
If you want me to go, you'll have to twist my arm.