Force (something) Down (someone's) Throat Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Force (something) Down (someone's) Throat Idiom mean?

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force (something) down (someone's) throat What does force (something) down (someone's) throat mean?	to force someone to do or agree to something that he or she does not want	I wish that my friend would not force her ideas down my throat.
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gross out (someone) What does "gross out (someone)" mean?	to make someone sick or disgusted	The movie was very violent and grossed out my sister.
an open-and-shut case What does "an open-and-shut case" mean?	a legal matter that is simple and uncomplicated	It was an open-and-shut case after the lawyer presented the evidence to the judge.
a lone wolf What does "a lone wolf" mean?	someone who prefers to spend time alone and has few friends	The boy was a lone wolf and spent most of his time alone.
separate the sheep from the goats What does "separate the sheep from the goats" mean?	to divide people into two groups	We had to separate the sheep from the goats when we began to make selections for the school choir.

cut corners What does "cut corners" mean?	to economize, to not spend money	We will have to cut corners in order to save money for our holiday.
under the circumstances What does "under the circumstances" mean?	because of the circumstances	The girl was very sick and under the circumstances did not have to take the exam.
You do not get a dog and bark yourself What does "You do not get a dog and bark yourself" mean?	(UK) If there is someone in a lower position who can or should do a task, then you shouldn't do it.
open fire on (someone) What does "open fire on (someone)" mean?	to start shooting, to start asking questions or criticizing someone	The police opened fire on the man with the gun.

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Force (something) Down (someone's) Throat Idiom