Phrasal verbs with 'PUSH'

PUSH ABOUT – 1) to give orders, to tell somebody to do something in a very bossy, unkind way; 2) to throw a scare into somebody.

Cassie Cage was aware of her mother’s methods of education: being a general, Sonya used to push about (1) her own daughter as she pushed about (1) her subordinates. But thanks to these methods it was almost impossible to push Cassie about (2) now.

PUSH AHEAD – to keep making attempts to achieve something in spite of difficulties.

Little hobbits made it up to Mordor despite gazillion disgusting orcs, a white-haired wizard with an inflated ego and scary huge eye, and I can’t even push ahead with the math exam!

PUSH ALONG – 1) to move something or someone forward; 2) to leave some place.

As I see, things between Harry and Jennie are pushing along (1), so, it is a time for me to push along (2) and leave them alone.

PUSH AROUND – 1) to throw a scare into somebody; 2) to give orders, to tell somebody to do something in a very bossy, unkind way.

When Mike is bored he usually finds a victim to push around. That is one of his great pleasures to show everybody his high status by pushing people around.

PUSH IN – to cut the line in front of other people without waiting for your turn.

When I am an old lady, I shall curse people pushing in and saying “it will take just one minute”.

PUSH OFF – 1) to leave some place (often a rude request); 2) to leave a place by boat pushing it from the shore.

"You are a cheater, Jack Sparrow! Push off (1)! Pack up your stuff and push off (2) from Tortuga!"

PUSH ON – to proceed to do something (often used when speaking about a journey).

This journey was difficult and dangerous but I got a grip on myself and pushed on.

PUSH OUT – 1) to force someone to leave a place, group, or resign; 2) to extend outward .

It’s time to finally push this audacious brat out (1)! He happens to be the prime minister’s son and because of this, his ambitions are pushing out (2) excessively!

PUSH OVER – 1) to raise something or someone over the edge or level; 2) to force something or someone to fall down (literally and figuratively).

The last glass of gin pushed Tony over (1) his limit. Heading towards the exit, he ran into a stranger who nearly pushed him over (2).

PUSH THROUGH – 1) to make a passage through a mass of people, objects, or substances; 2) to get something accepted or finished.

Mr. D'Arcy had to push through (1) crowds of lazy bureaucrats to push through (2) a new bill that could help refugees all over the country to get a shelter.

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