HyperDic: bear_hug

English > 2 senses of the expression bear hug:
NOUNactbear huga wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent
actbear huga takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest
English > bear hug: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningA wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent.
Broaderwrestling holdA hold used in the sport of wrestling
English > bear hug: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest.
Broadertakeover attemptAn attempt to take control of a corporation

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