push around

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common informal
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Meaning: To bully or treat someone badly

欺负、摆布
Intimidar o tratar mal a alguien
いじめる、こき使う
괴롭히다, 함부로 대하다

To use power to mistreat or intimidate someone.

利用权力虐待或恐吓他人。
Usar el poder para maltratar o intimidar a alguien.
権力を使って人を虐待したり威圧したりすること。
권력을 이용해 누군가를 함부로 대하거나 위협하다.
Base verb: push
Particle: around
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. Don't let them push you around.
    别让他们欺负你
    No dejes que te intimiden
    彼らにいいようにされるな
    그들에게 휘둘리지 마.
  2. He's always pushing people around.
    他总是欺负别人
    Siempre está intimidando a la gente
    彼はいつも人をこき使っている
    그는 항상 사람들을 함부로 대한다.
  3. She won't be pushed around.
    她不会任人摆布
    Ella no se dejará intimidar
    彼女はいいようにはされない
    그녀는 휘둘리지 않을 것이다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: bullying, intimidation, power

Tone: defiant

✓ Do Say

  • Won't be pushed around
    不会任人摆布
    No me dejaré intimidar
    いいようにはされない
    휘둘리지 않을 것이다

Origin & History

From physically pushing someone to intimidate them.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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