foist — to force someone to accept or deal with something unwanted
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to force someone to accept or deal with something unwanted
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔɪst/
Korean meaning: 억지로 떠맡기다, 강요하다
Korean pronunciation: **포이**스트
Example Sentences
- My lazy roommate always tries to foist his chores on me.
- The company foisted the blame for the failed project onto the new intern.
- Stop trying to foist your diet advice on everyone at the pizza party!
foist
VERB//fɔɪst//
to force someone to accept or deal with something unwanted
The shady merchant tried to foist a fake antique vase onto the tourist.
He tried to foist it, but they hoisted the moist mess right back!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 네덜란드어에서 유래되어 '손 안에 쥐다'라는 의미에서 '억지로 밀어넣다'의 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My lazy roommate always tries to foist his chores on me.”
“The company foisted the blame for the failed project onto the new intern.”
“Stop trying to foist your diet advice on everyone at the pizza party!”
“The salesman tried to foist an expensive warranty on unsuspecting customers.”
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