make somebody into something
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get somebody into something — ˌget ˈinto sth | ˌget yourself/sb ˈinto sth derived to reach a particular state or condition; to make sb reach a particular state or condition • He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. • Three people were rescued from a… … Useful english dictionary
plunge somebody into something — ˌplunge sb/sth ˈinto sth derived to make sb/sth experience sth unpleasant • The news plunged them into deep depression. • There was a flash of lightning and the house was plunged into darkness. Main entry: ↑plung … Useful english dictionary
lull somebody into something — ˌlull sb ˈinto sth derived to make sb feel confident and relaxed, especially so that they do not expect it when sb does sth bad or dishonest • His friendly manner lulled her into a false sense of security (= made her feel safe with him when she… … Useful english dictionary
swear somebody into something — ˌswear sbˈin | ˌswear sb ˈinto sth derived often passive to make sb promise to do a job correctly, to be loyal to an organization, a country, etc • He was sworn in as president. • The new prime minister was sworn into office. related noun… … Useful english dictionary
bounce somebody into something — ˌbounce sb ˈinto sth derived (BrE) to make sb do sth without giving them enough time to think about it Main entry: ↑bouncederived … Useful english dictionary
guilt somebody into something doing something — ˈguilt sb into sth/into doing sth derived (informal) to make sb do sth by persuading them that it is wrong not to do it • I only went because she guilted me into it. • He guilted me into going to see her to apologize. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
draw somebody into something doing something — ˈdraw sb into sth/into doing sth | ˌdraw sbˈin derived to involve sb or make sb take part in sth, although they may not want to take part at first • youngsters drawn into a life of crime • The book starts slowly, but it gradually draws you in.… … Useful english dictionary
trick somebody into something doing something — ˌtrick sb ˈinto sth/into doing sth derived to make sb do sth by means of a trick • He tricked me into lending him £100. Main entry: ↑trickderived … Useful english dictionary
frighten somebody into something doing something — ˈfrighten sb into sth/into doing sth derived to make sb do sth by making them afraid Main entry: ↑frightenderived … Useful english dictionary
turn somebody (from something) into something — ˌturn sb/sth (from sth) ˈinto sth derived to make sb/sth become sth • Ten years of prison had turned him into an old man. • The prince was turned into a frog by the witch. Main entry: ↑turnderived … Useful english dictionary
