at a push

phrase

British, informal
: with some difficulty : by making a special effort
We can fit five people in the car, six at a push.

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“At a push.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20push. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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