push down on

push down on (someone or something)

To shove, thrust, or press someone or something continuously or repeatedly forcibly downward. I keep pushing down on the lid, but it won't stay shut. I could feel someone pushing down on me from above.
See also: down, on, push
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

push down on something

to press down on something, such as a button, stamp, lever, etc. Push down on this button if you want room service. Don't push down on the door handle too hard. It will break.
See also: down, on, push
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • push down on (someone or something)
  • push down
  • thrust down
  • push to
  • push up on
  • push up on (someone or something)
  • thrust in
  • push up
  • push together
  • thrust into