force down someone's throat
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
To impose something on someone against their will
Literally: to physically force food into someone's mouth
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She tried to force her opinions down his throat
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “force down someone's throat” mean?
To impose something on someone against their will Literally: to physically force food into someone's mouth
Is “force down someone's throat” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.