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Phrase(s): impose (up)on someone
to be a bother to someone; to make a request of something to someone. (Often refers to being an overnight guest or having a meal at someone’s house. Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) • I don’t mean to impose upon you, but could you put me up for the night? • Don’t worry, I won’t let you impose on me., Phrase(s): impose something (up)on someone
to force something on someone. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) • Don’t try to impose your ideas upon me! • The colonists tried to impose their values on the indigenous peoples.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. Force something on someone; also, levy a tax or duty. For example, Don't try to impose your ideas on me, or The British crown imposed a tariff on tea. [Late 1500s] 2. Force oneself on others; take unfair advantage of. For example, Am I impos ing on you if I stay overnight? or He's always imposing on us, dropping in unexpectedly with numerous friends. [Early 1600s]
American Heritage Idioms