force someone's hand

English

Etymology

A metaphorical reference to card games.

Pronunciation

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Verb

force someone's hand

(idiomatic) Bring about a situation which necessitates an agent to act, often causing a plan to be executed prematurely.

Translations

to bring about a situation

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Finnish: pakottaa toimimaan

French: forcer la main (fr)
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See also

preclude

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