urge forward

urge (one) forward

To prompt, compel, or encourage one to move forward or decide to do something. I was hesitant to testify, but my wife urged me forward. Every time we paused to rest, the officers urged us forward.
See also: forward, urge
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

urge someone forward

to encourage someone to move forward. The generals urged the troops forward. Sally urged Timmy forward into the classroom.
See also: forward, urge
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • urge (one) forward
  • come forward
  • push forward
  • call (one) forward
  • call forward
  • press forward
  • set forward
  • inch forward
  • bring forward
  • pass forward
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