nudge aside

nudge aside

1. To move someone or something out of one's path with a gentle push or bump. I had to nudge people aside so we could reach the exit. Just nudge aside those boxes if you need more room.
2. To remove someone from a position of power or authority, especially subtle, conniving, or duplicitous means. After promoting my son-in-law to vice president of the company, I get the feeling that he's trying to nudge me aside completely. The board voted to discreetly nudge aside the CEO following his public breakdown.
See also: aside, nudge
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

nudge someone or something aside

to push or bump someone or something out of the way. We nudged the old man aside and went on ahead. She nudged aside the cat to make room on the sofa.
See also: aside, nudge
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • brush aside
  • fling (someone or something) aside
  • fling aside
  • draw aside
  • drawing
  • move aside
  • wave aside
  • thrust aside
  • lay aside
  • layaway
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