push it

Idioms  

1. Be overly insistent or forward, as in I promise to think over your proposal, but don't push it. This idiom uses push in the sense of “force some activity or issue.” [First half of 1800s]

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push it

“The people who understand and respect the language of vertical storytelling while continuing to push it forward creatively are going to help define where it goes next.”

From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2026

“Obsession” garnering a nomination for anything other than Inde Navarrette’s performance would be a stretch — even that is starting to push it, with the lead acting categories already filling up with potential competitors.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026

“I tried to push it away, but this thing was relentless.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

"Last year every lap, every session, just had the confidence in the car to just push it to the limit and know exactly what it was going to do," Russell said.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

The push bar slipped under my fingers once, twice—finally I was able to push it open, and I sprinted for the nearest restroom.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia