Lean on ?

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'I understand' he said.'But we still need to speak with Miss Black'
Did he lean on my name oddly? did they know?

in this bit of conversation, can anyone kindly help me understand the 'lean on my name ' meaning?

Thank you in Advance

Clive · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure without more context, but it probably means emphasize my name.

Roula A · Answer

Hi Clive,

Thank you for your answer;
I doubted that the meaning would be emphasizing her name.

The conversation happens when Miss Black is asked by a cop to the police station to be interrogated as follows

“You are interrupting a session with a patient,” she said. She opened the door and blocked the entrance with her body.

“I'm sorry, Maggie,” said the detective. I could see his dark, bulky form outside. Then I was aware of the flashing lights through the window. “We need to bring Lana Granger in for questioning.”

“This young person is in a fragile emotional state,” said Dr. Cooper, still barring the door

“I understand,” he said. “But we still need to speak to Miss Granger “ did he lean on my name oddly? did they know?

Thank you

Dave_anon · Answer

Hi

I agree with Clive, but there is also, I'd say, a secondary meaning. To 'lean on' some is to put them in an uncomfortable situation, so that they are forced to tell the truth:

- It was clear that Miss Granger knew more than she was saying. I did not like calling on her at the hospital, but it was time to lean on her

Dave

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