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Discover LudwigThe phrase "force his hand" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase to describe a situation in which someone is compelled to make a decision they are hesitant or reluctant to make. For example, "The pressure from his peers finally forced his hand, and he accepted the challenging assignment."
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That's what prompted the handful of Republicans, some of whom are retiring, to force his hand.
Can his conservative critics force his hand?
But the unions are betting they can force his hand.
International tensions may yet stir his blood and force his hand.
Mr Rajoy may have escaped a bail-out in 2012, but the markets could yet force his hand in 2013.
In this reading, Judas betrays Jesus in order to force his hand, get him to launch the revolution.
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I used to have to nag him to kiss me and almost force his hands down my pants.
Use the strength of both hands to force his hands down towards his body, now that his hand and weapon are twisted up and away.
The scandal forced his hand.
But then, as I understand, circumstance rather forced his hand.
Philip II never forgave Pérez for having forced his hand.
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