bounce into
B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To push or trick someone into doing something before they have time to think about it.
Literal meaning: To bounce (spring) into a physical space or object.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To enter a place with energy by bouncing or jumping into it.
"The puppy bounced into the puddle, splashing water everywhere."
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To pressure or maneuver someone into making a hasty decision or agreement.
"I felt I had been bounced into signing the contract before I had time to read it properly."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
The figurative sense of pressuring someone is common in British English. It often has a slightly negative connotation, suggesting manipulation or undue haste.
Commonly used with
decision agreement deal commitment action accepting
Forms
Base
bounce into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bounces into
he/she/it
Past simple
bounced into
yesterday
Past participle
bounced into
have + pp
-ing form
bouncing into
continuous
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Synonyms
pressure into push into hustle into maneuver into rush into railroad into
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