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無理難題を押し通す

muri nantai o oshitsūsu
phrase★Intermediate— to force one's way through unreasonable demands
informal

To insist on unreasonable demands or conditions despite opposition, often in a stubborn or forceful manner.

上司は無理難題を押し通して、社員に残業を強要した。

The boss insisted on unreasonable demands and forced employees to work overtime.

彼は無理難題を押し通して、契約を成立させた。

He forced his way through unreasonable demands and got the contract signed.

💡

This phrase is often used to describe someone who is stubborn or inflexible in their demands, even when they are unreasonable.

Collocations

無理難題を押し通すto force one's way through unreasonable demands

Synonyms

無理を通す強引に押し通す無理難題を強要する

Antonyms

折れる妥協する合理的な要求をする

Related Phrases

無理難題phrase
unreasonable demands
押し通すphrase
to force one's way through

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is typically used to describe someone who is being stubborn or inflexible in their demands, often in a negative light.

⚡Gold Rule

Negative Connotation

This phrase has a negative connotation and is often used to criticize someone's behavior.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines '無理難題' (unreasonable demands) and '押し通す' (to force one's way through), emphasizing stubborn insistence on unreasonable conditions.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in contexts where someone is being unreasonable or inflexible, and it carries a negative connotation.

Word Breakdown

無理難題
unreasonable demands
phrase
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押し通す
to force one's way through
phrase
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