whip into doing



whip someone into doing something

to beat someone into doing something. The cruel captain whipped his men into going on with the journey. You can't whip me into betraying my friends.
See also: whip

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Madalitsomah-dah-LEE-tsoSouthern African, Chewa
Oralie-English (Rare)
Steenie-Scottish
LoviisaLO-vee:-sahFinnish
Britannia-English (Rare)
EÓGan-Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology