urge along

urge (one) along

To prompt, compel, or encourage one to continue moving or progressing The police urged bystanders along to make room for emergency services. I find I have terrible motivation if left to work by myself—I really need someone else there to urge me along.
See also: urge
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

urge someone along

to encourage someone to continue or go faster. We urged them along with much encouragement. They won't do well, but we urged them along anyway.
See also: urge
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • urge
  • urge (one) along
  • urge (one) to (do something)
  • urge to do
  • urge on
  • compel
  • compel (someone) to (do something)
  • compel to do
  • urge (one) forward
  • urge forward
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"Yes, when I was secretary of state, I did urge along with the Department of Defense and the CIA that we seek out, vet and train and arm Syrian opposition figures so that they could defend themselves against Assad," Clinton said.
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It actually feels even more powerfully persuasive midrange than its 1.6 badge would indicate and responds sharply to the throttle while some effortless overtaking urge along with a quite amazing return of just under 60mpg on the combined cycle.
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It actually feels even more powerfully persuasive mid-range than its 1.6 badge would indicate and responds sharply to the throttle while some effortless overtaking urge along with a quite amazing return of just under 60mpg on the combined cycle.
Great estate
It feels more powerfully persuasive mid-range than its 1.6 badge would indicate and responds sharply to the throttle while some effortless overtaking urge along with a quite amazing return of just under 60mpg on the combined cycle.
Easy rider; MALCOLM ROBERTSHAW drives the Hyundai i30 estate and finds it very user-friendly
Have we lost the cooperative urge along with our youth and enthusiasm?
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