| 词汇 | foist on |
| 释义 | Idiom foist onfoist (something) on (someone) to force someone to accept or experience something.We even foist junk food on children in school cafeterias. Usage notes: sometimes in the form foist something off on someone: You cannot foist this ridiculous plan off on the public. Phr V foist on foists, foisting, foisted foist sth on sb to force someone to accept something that they do not wantParents should not try to foist their values on their children.His friends tried to foist a goodbye party on him, but he preferred to leave quietly. foist (something) (up)on (one)To force or impose something unwanted or worthless on one. Why are you trying to foist all of these old hats on me? You're cleaning out your attic, aren't you? With Hollywood always foisting garbage upon us, it's a breath of fresh air when a quality film appears in theaters. |
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