physical (with someone)

physical (with someone)
*physical (with someone)
1. Lit. physical in the use of force against someone. (*Typically: be \physical (with someone); get \physical (with someone).) •

The coach got in trouble for getting physical with some members of the team.

When the suspect wouldn't cooperate, the police were forced to get physical.

2. Fig. physical in touching someone in lovemaking. (*Typically: be \physical (with someone); get\physical (with someone).) •

I've heard that Bill tends to get physical with his dates.

I don't care if he gets physical—within reason.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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