Force & Obligation

The loan shark put the squeeze on him, threatening violence if he didn't repay the borrowed money immediately.

The unscrupulous landlord had the tenants over a barrel, raising the rent exorbitantly with no alternative affordable housing options available.

The new manager cracked the whip in the office, implementing strict rules and tight deadlines to improve productivity and efficiency.

The company's financial troubles left them boxed into a corner, with limited options but to downsize and restructure.

The company was desperate to hire new employees and had to scrape the barrel, resorting to candidates with minimal qualifications and experience.

After the breakup, she continued to attend social events but just went through the motions, feeling empty inside.

When disaster struck, the firefighters responded to the call of duty, risking their lives to save others.

After their flight was canceled, the couple decided to make a virtue of necessity and turned their unexpected staycation into a memorable adventure exploring their own city.

The manager's leadership style was "my way or the highway," leaving little room for collaboration or input from the team.

He often referred to his demanding job as the ball and chain that prevented him from pursuing his true passions.

行军命令, 指示

After the disappointing sales results, the CEO gave the marketing team their marching orders to come up with a new and innovative campaign.

在销售结果令人失望之后，首席执行官给营销团队下达了行军命令，要求他们提出一个新颖创新的活动。

The company offered a free trial of their software with no strings attached, allowing users to test it without any obligations or commitments.