Idioms for push
push one's luck.
luck(def 12).
when/if push comes to shove,
when or if matters are ultimately confronted or resolved; when or if a problem must be faced; in a crucial situation: If push comes to shove, the government will impose quotas on imports.
Origin of push
1250–1300; Middle English
pushen, poshen, posson (v.) < Middle French
pousser, Old French
po(u)lser < Latin
pulsāre. See
pulsate
OTHER WORDS FROM push
out·push, verb (used with object) un·pushed, adjectiveWords nearby push
purús,
pus,
pusan,
pusey,
puseyism,
push,
push about,
push along,
push around,
push broom,
push button
British Dictionary definitions for push on (1 of 2)
push on
verb
(intr, adverb)
to resume one's course; carry on one's way steadily; press on
British Dictionary definitions for push on (2 of 2)
push
/ (pʊʃ) /
verb
noun
Word Origin for push
C13: from Old French
pousser, from Latin
pulsāre, from
pellere to drive
Idioms and Phrases with push on
push on
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]