Б221
НАСИЛЬНО МИЛ HE БУДЕШЬ (saying) a person cannot be forced to extend his affections to another, nor can he be forced to accept another's affections: = love cannot be compelled (forced)you can't force someone (him, her
etc ) to love (like) you(in limited contexts) you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him (it) drink.
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Б222 →← Б220