Phrasal Verb - pushing over
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.Definition
To persuade or convince someone to do something against their will or better judgment, often implying manipulation or pressure. This phrasal verb can also mean to cause something to fall or tip over, or to exceed a limit or threshold.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I couldn't push my friend over to go skydiving with me, but eventually I managed to convince him. |
| 2 | The salesman tried to push over the customer by offering an expensive and unnecessary upgrade. |
| 3 | The wind was so strong that it pushed the tree over. |
| 4 | The weight of the books pushed over the bookshelf. |
| 5 | The new regulations pushed over many small businesses. |
| 6 | He pushed over the limit by driving 100 mph. |
| 7 | The stress of the job pushed her over the edge. |
| 8 | The student's poor grades pushed him over to drop out of school. |
| 9 | The carnival game was rigged to push over unsuspecting players. |
| 10 | The heat wave pushed over many power lines, causing widespread blackouts. |