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

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ram (something) down (someone`s) throat What does ram (something) down (someone`s) throat mean?	to force someone to do or agree to something that is not wanted	Our teacher always tries to ram her ideas down our throats which makes us angry.
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have a hand in (something) What does "have a hand in (something)" mean?	to be involved or play a part in (doing something)	The new teacher has a hand in the recent changes to the cafeteria rules.
lend (someone) an ear What does "lend (someone) an ear" mean?	to listen to someone or to what they are saying	I asked my friend to lend me an ear and listen to my problems.
lose one's cool What does "lose one's cool" mean?	lose one's temper	The saleswoman lost her cool during a meeting with the chief supplier.
go the limit What does "go the limit" mean?	to do as much as possible	I plan to go the limit and try to get the job.
game that two can play What does "game that two can play" mean?	a good or bad strategy that two competing sides can both use	The insults from my friend are a game that two can play and if she wants to continue then so can I.
mess up What does "mess up" mean?	cause trouble, spoil something	He messed up his chance to get a promotion by not making any effort during the year.

go down to the wire What does "go down to the wire" mean?	to near a deadline, to have little time remaining	The negotiations went down to the wire last night.
touch base with (someone) What does "touch base with (someone)" mean?	to talk to someone, to meet someone briefly	I plan to touch base with my cousin before I go to the wedding next week.
need (something) like a hole in the head What does "need (something) like a hole in the head" mean?	to not need something at all	My friend needs a new stereo system like he needs a hole in the head.
Keep your ear to the ground What does "Keep your ear to the ground" mean?	If you keep your ear to the ground, you try to keep informed about something, especially if there are rumours or uncertainties.
Touch wood What does "Touch wood" mean?	This idiom is used to wish for good luck. ('Knock on wood' is also used.)
press one`s luck What does "press one`s luck" mean?	to depend too much on luck, to expect to continue to be lucky	My uncle is pressing his luck if he thinks that he will continue to make a lot of money on the stock market.

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Ram (something) Down (someone`s) Throat Idiom