press on
idiomTo persist, to continue to advance.
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press into service
To make someone perform a task or duty, especially one they are not prepared or willing to do; to make something serve a function, especially one it was not designed or intended for.
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press the flesh
To shake hands and socialize, especially in a political gathering.
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press the panic button
To start to panic.
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stop press
Used to grab attention, implying importance, news-worthiness, etc.
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yellow press
Newspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.