foist on

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foist something on somebody also foist something upon somebody

to force someone to accept or experience something We even foist junk food on children in school cafeterias.

Usage notes: sometimes in the form foist something off on someone: You cannot foist this ridiculous plan off on the public.

See also: foist

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