Shove (one) around In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "shove (one) around", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-16 05:11

Meaning of Shove (one) around

Shove (one) around informal verb phrase

To harass or threaten one, especially by giving them orders

A: Why are you always shoving Peter around ? B: It's none of your business.

People hate the manager in the company. He often shoves the newcommers around.

To push one around, in an unpleasant and threatening way

My brother was bullied at school. He said there were 5 kids who shoved him around.

Other phrases about:

break someone's ass

1. To use a great amount of effort or energy in order to do or complete something

2. To trash or harass someone to do or finish something

fuck around with (someone or something)

1. To tease or deceive someone, usually by convincing them of something that is not true

2. To be rude with someone or to make things unpleasant for them

jerk (one's) chain

To harass or make a joke on someone by convincing them to believe untrue things

break (one's) balls

1. To exert oneself to the greatest extent possible; to put the greatest amount of effort.

2. To annoy, harrumph, or pressurize someone over something for an extended amount of time.

3. To tease someone or make trouble for someone.

 

ride (someone's) ass

1. Used when someone frequently or constantly harasses, nags, or upbraids you to do, accomplish, or complete something.

2.  To drive too closely behind another vehicle.

Grammar and Usage of Shove (one) around

Verb Forms

  • to shove (one) around
  • shoves (one) around
  • shoving (one) around
  • shoved (one) around

The verb "shove" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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