Gillian Flynn

One of my rules about writing exercises is you never are allowed to put them in your book because it's just too tempting. You try to shoehorn things that don't belong.

American Author

Muhammad Ali

I'll beat him so bad he'll need a shoehorn to put his hat on.

American Boxer

Emphasizes that shoehorn refers to a tangible item used with shoes.

Physical Object

Highlights how the shoehorn is designed to ease the foot into a shoe comfortably.

Usefulness Emphasized

Focuses on the shoehorn's role in preventing damage to the back of the shoe.

Avoid Shoe Damage

Explains how 'shoehorn' is used metaphorically to describe fitting something into a tight space.

Metaphorical Use

Conveys the effort or difficulty involved in the action of shoehorning.

Conveys Struggle

Points out the nuance of being subtly pushed into an action without direct force.

Subtle Coercion

Implies that the person being shoehorned is not fully willing to undertake the action.

Shoehorn