English · Phrasal verb Attested

push through

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see push, through.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng ngoài nghĩa bóng hoặc thành ngữ: xem push, through

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The corridor was so packed with people that I had to push through.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To force (legislation or a plan) to be passed or agreed to or a decision to be reached.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

buộc thông qua (luật pháp hoặc kế hoạch) để được thông qua hoặc đồng ý

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To overcome (pain, discomfort, etc.) by force or willpower; to keep moving (someone or something) along in a process.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vượt qua (đau, khó chịu, v.v.) bằng lực hoặc ý chí

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “push through” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see push, through.

Is “push through” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.