frogmarching

Translation

vt. force someone to walk forward with their hands raised behind their back.

Example Sentences

They frogmarched him into the yard.

the cop frogmarched him down the steep stairs.

Real-world Examples

It usually takes at least two people to frogmarch one person. Bye bye.

Source: BBC Authentic English

He'd be frogmarching us all to the church at gunpoint.

Source: The Durrells Season 1

You got it. I heard the word 'frogmarch' this morning. And do you know what we call a lot of frogs together?

Source: BBC Authentic English

No, 'to frogmarch' means to force someone who is unwilling to move forward or to walk somewhere, often by holding their arms tightly.

Source: BBC Authentic English

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