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idioms using “twist”
To leave (someone) to twist in the wind
To keep someone waiting for an answer
“The admissions office of the university has left Abe-san to twist in the wind for a few more months.”
Twist (someone’s) words around
To restate (someone’s) words inaccurately
“Don’t twist his words; he didn’t say the company was going bankrupt. He said the company is taking steps to avoid bankruptcy.”
Twist (someone) around one’s little finger
To manipulate or control (someone)
“Kaoru-san has her father twisted around her little finger; he will buy her any car she wants.”
Twist (someone’s) arm
To convince someone to do something
“You don’t have to twist my arm; I will happily go skiing this weekend with you.”
Twist the knife
To say or do something to make a situation worse
“Matsumura-san’s boss not only fired her, he twisted the knife by telling her she was unlikely to find another job.”