push on

British

verb

(intr, adverb) to resume one's course; carry on one's way steadily; press on

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push on Idioms

Also, press on . Continue or proceed along one's way, as in The path was barely visible, but we pushed on , or It's time to push on to the next item on the agenda . [Early 1700s]
push something on someone . Thrust something on someone for acceptance or attention, as in She's always pushing second helpings on her guests . [Early 1700s]

Example Sentences

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The Cheshire zoo has led the push on behalf of more than 80 outdoor attractions which also includes Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Lancashire and a range of other venues and destinations.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The 22-year-old will become the youngest man to win all four majors should he push on and make his breakthrough.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai talked up the magnitude of the company’s AI push on the day the new Gemini model launched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

The cost of cars could keep that upward push on deductibles.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

Adele urged him to push on, or they wouldn’t make it to Denver in time for the party.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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