2 posts tagged with "influence" | English Vocabulary

Phrasal Verb - pushing around

March 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Raymundo CH

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To use one's influence or strength to persuade or force someone or something to move or change, often in a way that is unwelcome or disruptive.

No.	Example
1	He's been pushing around his employees, demanding longer hours with no extra pay.
2	The new boss has been trying to push around some changes in the company policy.
3	I don't want to push around my ideas too hard, I'll let everyone have their say.
4	The gang leader was pushing around the new recruit, making him do impossible tasks.
5	She refused to be pushed around by her boss's demands and quit her job.
6	The politicians were pushing around their agendas, disregarding the concerns of the public.
7	The mafia boss was known for pushing around local businesses, demanding protection money.
8	The teacher was pushing around the students to study harder for their exams.
9	The salesman was pushing around his product, trying to convince the customer to buy it.
10	The construction workers were pushing around heavy machinery to clear the site

March 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Raymundo CH

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To rely heavily on someone or something for support, help, or influence. This phrasal verb can also mean to put pressure on someone or something.

No.	Example
1	John has been leaning on his best friend for advice since his marriage broke down.
2	The new employee was leaning on the experienced colleague for guidance.
3	The union is leaning on the company to agree to better wages and benefits.
4	Tom was leaning on the fence, deep in thought.
5	Sara's brother has been leaning on her financially since losing his job.
6	The sales team was leaning on the marketing department to provide better leads.
7	The city was leaning on the neighboring towns for resources during the emergency.
8	The coach was leaning on the star player to carry the team to victory.
9	The students were leaning on each other for moral support during the exams.
10	The CEO was leaning on the board of directors to approve the new project.