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bounce sb into sth

UK phrasal verb with bounce
 
 
/baʊns/ verb

Definition

to force someone to do something that they do not want to do, usually relating to politics: [+ -ing verb] The opposition hopes to bounce the prime minister into calling an early election.Causing somebody to actUrging and persuading
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