offer one can't refuse

== English == === Etymology === Unknown. A famous example is found in the film The Godfather (1972). === Pronunciation === === Noun === offer one can't refuse (plural offers one can't refuse) (idiomatic) An offer from one side in a transaction with terms so attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept. (idiomatic) A threatening offer by one party for which the results of failing to accept are so unattractive that the other party is almost compelled to accept. ==== Synonyms ==== (attractive offer): (threat): extortion