Shoehorning: meaning, definitions and examples
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shoehorning
[ ˈʃuːhɔrnɪŋ ]
situational context
Shoehorning refers to the act of forcibly fitting something into a limited space or situation, often in a manner that is not entirely suitable. The term originally comes from the physical act of using a shoehorn to push a foot into a tight shoe, and it now describes similar actions in various contexts.
Synonyms
crowd, fit in, force in, squeeze.
Examples of usage
- They were shoehorning too many features into the software.
- He was shoehorning his ideas into the conversation.
- The project was shoehorned into the schedule last minute.
Translations
Translations of the word "shoehorning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 calçamento
🇮🇳 जूते डालना
🇩🇪 Schuhanzieher
🇮🇩 memaksa sepatu
🇺🇦 втиснення взуття
🇵🇱 wciśnięcie buta
🇯🇵 靴を押し込むこと
🇫🇷 enfiler des chaussures
🇪🇸 forzar el zapato
🇹🇷 ayakkabıyı zorla sokma
🇰🇷 신발을 끼우기
🇸🇦 إدخال الحذاء
🇨🇿 nacpat botu
🇸🇰 nacpať topánku
🇨🇳 鞋撑
🇸🇮 vstavljanje čevljev
🇮🇸 skórun á skó
🇰🇿 аяқ киім кигізу
🇬🇪 კედების ჩასმა
🇦🇿 ayaqqabını zorla daxil etmək
🇲🇽 forzar el zapato
Etymology
The term 'shoehorn' dates back to the 17th century, originating from the combination of two words: 'shoe,' referring to the footwear, and 'horn,' which indicates a tool traditionally made from animal horn or metal. The original purpose of a shoehorn was to help slide the foot into a shoe, especially when the shoe was tight or stiff. Over time, the term evolved and became metaphorically used to describe situations where something is uncomfortably or inappropriately crammed into a situation or space where it doesn't quite fit. This figurative use gained popularity in various fields, including business and software development, to describe the struggle of accommodating too many elements in a restricted framework.