Elbowing Meaning in English
word · lemma: elbow
释义
Pushing or making space by using your elbow, often in a crowd. It can also refer to competing for position in a forceful, physical way.
用法与细微差别
Usually informal; often describes rude or aggressive physical movement in crowds, or metaphorically for competitive behavior. Common: 'elbowing your way' or 'elbowing out' someone. Not used for light touches – always implies force.
例句
He was elbowing people to get to the front of the line.
basic
Stop elbowing your sister at the dinner table.
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Fans were elbowing each other to get closer to the stage.
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She kept elbowing her way through the crowd at the concert.
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Stop elbowing me—I’ll move over in a second!
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He’s always elbowing others out of the way to get what he wants at work.
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