ram something through (something)

ram something through (something)
ram something through (something)
1. to force something through something. •

He rammed his fist through the window, cutting himself in the process.

Harry put the brick up to the window glass and rammed it through. Next time he would remember his key.

2. to force something through a deliberative body, usually not allowing due consideration. •

They rammed the bill through the city council.

The President was unable to ram the measure through Congress.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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