Jawboning(Jaw-boning)
What it means: The use of public appeals to influence actions, especially relating to business.
Origin: 'Jawboning' was famously used in the US in the 1960s with reference to the lobbying strategies of Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon. It has now become popular in business.
Usage: Jawboning alone can save the company from losing the labour committee's support.
