idioms using “push”

Push (1)

Promote

“The restaurant chain pushes pasta dishes because they are the most profitable.”

Push (2)

To urge or to hurry

“We are going to have to push Ebata-san or we won’t make the deadline.”

Pushy

Aggressive, demanding

“Kato-san isn’t well-liked by his colleagues because he is too pushy.”

Push one’s buttons

To anger or irritate one

“I try to stay calm, but Inoue-san really knows how to push my buttons.”

Push one’s luck

To press too far, ask for too much (negative)

“Wada-san should be grateful for getting a two-week holiday for her honeymoon. She shouldn’t push her luck by asking for a third week off.”