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lean on sb
lean on sb INFORMAL — phrasal verb with lean /liːn/ verb [I or T, usually + adv/prep] (leaned or UK ALSO leant, leaned or UK ALSO leant)
► C2 to try to make someone do what you want by threatening or persuading them: » We may have to lean on them a bit if we want our money.Thesaurus+: ↑Urging and persuading , ↑Causing somebody to act |