bắt chẹt
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Definition
- Verb:
- To impose one's strict terms: To unfairly use one's position of power or advantage to force someone into accepting harsh, unreasonable, or one-sided conditions. This action often involves exploiting a weakness or a moment of need.
- To put the squeeze on: A colloquial equivalent meaning to apply pressure to gain an unfair concession.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Nhà thầu đã bắt chẹt chủ đầu tư bằng cách đột ngột tăng giá. (The contractor put the squeeze on the investor by suddenly raising the price.)
- Đừng bắt chẹt người khác khi họ đang gặp khó khăn. (Don't impose your strict terms on others when they are in trouble.)
- Công ty lớn thường bắt chẹt các nhà cung cấp nhỏ. (Large companies often impose harsh terms on small suppliers.)
Advanced Usage
- The term carries a strong negative connotation of exploitation and unethical behavior. It is more forceful than simple negotiation and implies coercion.
- It is often used in contexts of business, bargaining, or any situation where there is a significant power imbalance.
Variants and Related Words
- Bắt bí (verb): To put someone in a difficult position where they are forced to comply; to corner someone. This is a close synonym, though can imply a slightly stronger, more aggressive pressure.
- Họ tìm cách bắt bí đối thủ trong cuộc đàm phán. (They tried to corner their opponent in the negotiation.)
Synonyms
- To strong-arm: To use force or threats to make someone do something.
- To coerce: To persuade someone to do something by using force or threats.
- To exploit (one's position): To take unfair advantage of a situation or one's power.
Related Idioms
- "Lợi dụng thế cưỡi đầu cưỡi cổ": To take advantage of a position to oppress someone. This idiom shares the thematic idea of exploiting power, similar to .
- Ông chủ đó hay lợi dụng thế cưỡi đầu cưỡi cổ nhân viên. (That boss often takes advantage of his position to oppress his employees.)
verb
- To impose one's strict terms