Don't push Meaning in English
expression
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈpʊʃ
DOHNT POO-sh
dəʊnt/ /pˈʊʃ
dohnt PUSH
Definition
A phrase used to tell someone not to physically push something or someone, or not to insist or pressure about something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal (physical) and figurative (emotional, conversational) situations. As a command, it can sound firm or direct. Figuratively, 'don't push' means 'don't pressure' or 'don't insist'. Often used in personal or slightly confrontational conversations.
Spanish: no empujes - no insistasPortuguese (BR): não empurre - não insistaPortuguese (PT): não empurres - não insistasChinese (Simplified): 不要推 - 别逼Chinese (Traditional): 不要推 - 別逼Hindi: धक्का मत दो - दबाव मत डालोArabic: لا تدفع - لا تضغطBengali: ধাক্কা দিও না - জোর করো নাRussian: не толкай - не настаивайJapanese: 押さないで - 無理にすすめないでVietnamese: đừng đẩy - đừng épKorean: 밀지 마 - 강요하지 마Turkish: itme - ısrar etmeUrdu: دھکا مت دو - زور مت ڈالوIndonesian: jangan dorong - jangan memaksa
Example Sentences
Don't push the door too hard.
basic
Please don't push in line.
basic
Don't push your brother.
basic
If he doesn't want to talk about it, don't push.
natural
Hey, don't push—I'll help you when I'm ready.
natural
Don't push, or you'll just make things worse.
natural