Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing push, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
push the envelope
CEFR B2to go beyond the limits of what is known or accepted
Neutral
when push comes to shove
CEFR B2when mounting pressure makes decisive action unavoidable
Neutral