push in
To jump the queue, especially in a forceful manner.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is rude to push in at the bus stop.”
“The man got angry when someone tried to push in front of him in the long grocery line.”
“Despite the orderly nature of the crowd, a few impatient individuals attempted to push in, causing a heated argument near the ticket counter.”
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jump before one is pushed
to perform an action before being forced to do so.
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push against an open door
To do something pointless or unnecessary; to try doing something already done.
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push it
To make an extraordinary or risky effort; to behave in a way which tests the limits; to take chances; to expect too much.
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push on
To persist, persevere.
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push one's luck
To take an excessive risk or to attempt some task unlikely to succeed, especially after having already been unexpectedly lucky.
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push one's way
to make one's way by pushing.
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push the boat out
To do something, especially spend money, more extravagantly than usual, particularly for a celebration.
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push the envelope
To go beyond established limits; to pioneer.
Last updated August 10, 2026