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.
- 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