Phrase guide

shove something down someone's throat

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To aggressively and persistently force an opinion, belief or idea upon a person (especially if they lack interest or have an opposing viewpoint).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, idiomatic, transitive

Examples

  • I disagreed with his opinion, but he continued to shove it down my throat.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 強加於人 /强加于人 — persistently bring ideas to the attention of a person
  • Finnish: tuputtaa — persistently bring ideas to the attention of a person
  • Finnish: tyrkyttää — persistently bring ideas to the attention of a person
  • Finnish: pakottaa — persistently bring ideas to the attention of a person