Push past Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈpæst
POOSH-PAST
pˈʊʃ/ /pˈɑːst
POOSH-PAHST
Definition
To move through or around something or someone by using force, especially by gently or firmly pushing others aside. It can also mean overcoming obstacles or difficulties.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal; commonly used about moving through crowds or tight spaces ('push past the people'). Can be literal or figurative ('push past your fears'). Not usually aggressive—implies necessary firmness, not violence.
Spanish: abrirse paso - pasar empujandoPortuguese (BR): abrir caminho - passar empurrandoPortuguese (PT): abrir caminho - passar empurrandoChinese (Simplified): 推开通过 - 挤过去Chinese (Traditional): 推開通過 - 擠過去Hindi: धक्का देकर निकलनाArabic: يدفع ليمر عبرBengali: পাশ কাটিয়ে যাওয়া - বাধা অতিক্রম করাRussian: проталкиваться мимо - преодолевать (переносное)Japanese: 押しのけて進む - 乗り越える（比喩的）Vietnamese: vượt qua - chen quaKorean: 밀치고 지나가다 - 극복하다(비유적)Turkish: iteleyerek geçmek - aşmak (mecazi)Urdu: دھکیل کر گزرنا - رکاوٹ عبور کرناIndonesian: mendorong melewati - mengatasi (kiasan)
Example Sentences
He had to push past the crowd to reach the door.
basic
Please don't push past people on the train.
basic
She pushed past her doubts and spoke up.
basic
I had to push past my nerves before my interview.
natural
Do you mind if I push past? I'm in a hurry.
natural
Sometimes you have to push past setbacks to achieve your goals.
natural