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Bandera de Uruguay

/tor-SER el BRA-so/

To convince someone to change their mind through persistence or pressure. In Argentina and Uruguay twisting the arm means getting someone to give in even when they don't want to — it takes patience or power.

Example

"I twisted his arm to get him to come and he ended up having a great time."

"The boss won't budge, there's no way to change his mind."

Regional synonyms:

Guiso de carne condimentado con chiles y especias, originario de Jalisco. Se come en tacos, consomé o como plato principal y es uno de los platillos más adictivos de México.