press into service
The phrase "press into service" means to assign or recruit someone or something for a particular task or duty, often in an urgent or unexpected manner. It refers to the act of compelling or using something or someone as a resource, even if they were not originally intended or prepared for that purpose. It can also imply utilizing available resources efficiently in challenging situations.
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Does that sound fun? It can be!
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