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Topic: Phrasal Verb/Communication

Today's word/phrase is: lean on

lean on: To persuade someone to do something by pressuring or threatening them.

Ohter definition: To rely on someone for support.

 

Big companies are good at leaning on governments to get what they want.

 

Ted refused to pay back what he owed, until he was leaned on by a couple of thugs.

 

This phrasal verb cannot be separated.

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