push it
idiom
informal
: to continue to do or to try to do something when one should stop
If your mom already said "no" two times, don't push it.
You've won a lot of money, but don't push it or you could lose it all.
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The wand was also able to not only separate out each of my hair strands but push it up for maximum smoothing action.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
When the boat started getting too close to the waterfall, Tyler attempted to push it around with a board that proved to be too short.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Stott was instructed to push it in Muncy’s direction.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Some try to recreate the oxford shirt of Ivy’s golden era, while others push it in new directions.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
When the boat started getting too close to the waterfall, Tyler attempted to push it around with a board that proved to be too short.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Stott was instructed to push it in Muncy’s direction.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Some try to recreate the oxford shirt of Ivy’s golden era, while others push it in new directions.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for push it
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“Push it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/push%20it. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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