English · Phrasal verb Attested

bounce into

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be forced into doing something that one is uncomfortable with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bị ép buộc làm điều gì đó mình không thoải mái

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I didn't want to, but the salesman bounced me into it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bounce into” mean?

To be forced into doing something that one is uncomfortable with.

Is “bounce into” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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