dar el brazo a torcer

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, "give one's arm to twist". It comes from the strong sport of arm wrestling.

Verb

dar el brazo a torcer

(idiomatic) to give in or give way, concede one's opinions, allow yourself to be persuaded

Usage notes

Dar el brazo a torcer is a false friend, and does not mean twist someone's arm. Spanish equivalents are shown in the "Translations" section of the English entry twist someone's arm.

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