push one's way
to make one's way by pushing.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He had to push his way through the crowd.”
“The concert was so packed that we had to push our way to the front.”
“Despite the heavy security at the entrance, the determined reporter managed to push his way into the private meeting to ask his questions.”
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
Last updated August 10, 2026