push past

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To move past by pushing

推开人群通过
Pasar empujando
押しのけて通る
밀치고 지나가다

To force one's way through.

强行挤过去。
Abrirse paso a empujones.
力ずくで通り抜けること。
억지로 밀어붙이며 길을 뚫다.
Base verb: push
Particle: past
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. He pushed past the crowd.
    他推开人群过去了
    Se abrió paso a empujones entre la multitud
    彼は群衆を押しのけて通った
    그는 군중을 밀치고 지나갔다.
  2. She pushed past me rudely.
    她粗鲁地把我推开过去了
    Me empujó para pasar de mala manera
    彼女は無礼に私を押しのけて通った
    그녀는 무례하게 나를 밀치고 지나갔다.
  3. They pushed past to get to the front.
    他们推挤着到了前面
    Se abrieron paso a empujones hasta delante
    彼らは前に出ようと押しのけて通った
    그들은 앞으로 나가려고 밀치고 지나갔다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: forceful, crowds, rude

Tone: aggressive

✓ Do Say

  • Push past
    推过去
    Pasar a empujones
    押しのけて通る
    밀치고 지나가다

Origin & History

From pushing while passing.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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