Don't push it, or you will be late for work.
push it
idiomTo make an extraordinary or risky effort; to behave in a way which tests the limits; to take chances; to expect too much.
Origin
disputed originThe slang sense referring to sexual intercourse was inspired by "Push It", a Salt-n-Pepa song of the 1980s. The song is ostensibly only about dancing but clearly also implies sex.
He was already tired, but he decided to push it and finish the project before midnight.
Although the mountain climber knew the storm was approaching, he chose to push it, hoping to reach the summit before the weather turned dangerous.
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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 in
To jump the queue, especially in a forceful manner.
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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.
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push up daisies
To be dead.