give someone the rush act
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Meaning · English
To attempt to pressure someone into doing something.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “give someone the rush act” mean?
To attempt to pressure someone into doing something.
Is “give someone the rush act” formal or informal?
give someone the rush act is generally dated, slang.