push around

Related to push around: in favor of

push around

To harass, bully, or threaten; to give orders in a domineering or forceful manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "push" and "around." Bigger kids tend to push around smaller ones—that's just usually how it goes. Don't let Tom push you around like that—stand up for yourself, or report him to HR if you need to.
See also: around, push
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

push someone around

Fig. to harass someone physically; to jostle someone. (See also push someone or something about.) I wish you would stop pushing me around all the time. Stop pushing Max around if you know what's good for you.
See also: around, push
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

push around

Treat or threaten to treat roughly, bully, domineer, as in I won't let him push me around. [Colloquial; c. 1920]
See also: around, push
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

push around

v.
To give someone orders in a forceful or unpleasant way; bully someone: The seniors and juniors pushed around the younger students. You shouldn't let your boss push you around like that!
See also: around, push
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • angle
  • angling
  • not do (someone or oneself) any favors
  • involve with
  • involve with (someone or something)
  • involved with
  • arrange for
  • arrange for some time
  • arrange some music for
  • ask back
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