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shove it

idiom

Definition of shove it

US, informal + impolite
—used to say that one will not accept or do something
  • They can take their suggestion and shove it.

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shove play

  1. : to push along

  2. : to push or put in a rough, careless, or hasty manner : thrust

  3. : to force by other than physical means : compel

  1. : an act or instance of shoving : a forcible push

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