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Discover LudwigThe phrase "to strong-arm" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe the act of using force or intimidation to achieve a goal or to persuade someone to do something against their will. Example: "The company tried to strong-arm the smaller competitor into selling their business by threatening legal action."
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to strong-arm
verb
To bully; to intimidate.
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This success was due partly to strong-arm methods.
"They try to strong-arm information out of me, literally.
It is already believed that Americans want to strong-arm the world.
But the attempt to strong-arm Mr. Seagal has drawn the most attention.
He couldn't possibly be endeavoring to strong-arm the schedule makers, could he?
Mr. Reid maneuvered aggressively in recent days to strong-arm Republicans into voting for the plan.
He would try to strong-arm his colleagues and find them defiant (see Joe Lieberman).
Does the Parliament now have the ability to strong-arm the governments?
"Trying to strong-arm the mayor and the superintendent is not going to get it".
"Corinthian then used illegal debt collection practices to strong-arm students into paying back those loans while still in school".
China and India were desperate to avoid this last-minute attempt to strong-arm them into a deal.
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