force the issue

force the issue
force the issue
To hasten or compel a final decision on a matter
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Main Entry:issue

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force the issue phrase
to make it necessary for someone to make a decision immediately
Thesaurus: to nag or force someone to do somethingsynonym
Main entry: force

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compel the making of an immediate decision

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force the issue — see issue, 1
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Main Entry:force
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force the issue
: to force someone to do something or to make a decision about something

They would never have addressed the problem if that newspaper article hadn't forced the issue.

Neither side is willing to force the issue.

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Main Entry:issue

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ˈforce the issue idiom
to do sth to make people take a decision quickly
Main entry:forceidiom

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