nudge out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To expel, knock out by a small margin.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But the protests were in vain as the Championship high-fliers - and 2008 FA Cup finalists - battled valiantly but were nudged out by a Premier League side in a match that failed to spark into life.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nudge out” mean?
To expel, knock out by a small margin.
Is “nudge out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.