How to Pronounce "push the envelope"

expression

ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛnvəˌɫoʊp

PUSH thuh EN-vuh-lohp

pˈʊʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɒn.və.ləʊp

PUSH thuh ON-vuh-lohp

Definition

To go beyond what is usually done; to try to achieve things that have never been done before, especially by being innovative or taking risks.

American English

ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛnvəˌɫoʊp

British English

pˈʊʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɒn.və.ləʊp

PUSH thuh EN-vuh-lohp

PUSH thuh ON-vuh-lohp

She always tries to push the envelope at work.

This invention really pushes the envelope of technology.

Artists often push the envelope with their new ideas and styles.

The company is known for pushing the envelope with every product they launch.