We are tired, but we must push on.
push on
idiomTo persist, persevere.
The hike was difficult, but the group decided to push on until they reached the summit.
Despite the mounting obstacles and the exhaustion of his team, the captain chose to push on, convinced that their goal remained within reach.
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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 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 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.