shove something down someone's throat
To aggressively and persistently force an opinion, belief or idea upon a person (especially if they lack interest or have an opposing viewpoint).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please stop trying to shove your political opinions down my throat.”
“The company keeps trying to shove their new software down our throats, even though we prefer the old version.”
“The professor was criticized for his tendency to shove his personal philosophy down his students' throats instead of encouraging independent thought.”
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
Last updated August 10, 2026