to make an effort, to push yourself
Non sforzarti.
Don't strain yourself.
— Demon Slayer - Il treno Mugen (2020)
Devi sforzarti di berlo.
You have to force yourself to drink it.
— Dolor y gloria (2019)
Prova a sforzarti.
Try to make an effort.
— Una battaglia dopo l’altra (2025)
E non devi neanche sforzarti.
And you don't even have to make an effort.
— Juno (2007)