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get the shove Idiom

shove down my throat

force me to accept it, force me to agree to that, eat that The preacher said that babies are sinners. He's not going to shove that down my throat.

shove down one

force someone to do or agree to something not wanted I don

shove it

put it away, forget it, stuff it If that dental plan pays only half the cost, they can shove it.

shove off

start, leave I think that it is time for us to shove off. It is almost midnight.

shove something down one

force one to do or agree to something not wanted or liked The workers were angry because the boss tried to shove the new regulations about uniforms down their throats.

take this job and shove it

I quit, you can keep this job "Jim said to the boss, ""Take this job and shove it! I'm outa here!"""

when push comes to shove

when people fight, when the fighting begins, when the going gets tough The workers are demanding a fair wage. When push comes to shove, we may have to call the police.

shove down one's throat

Idiom(s): shove sb or sth down sb's throat AND ram sb or sth down sb's throat; force sb
or sth down sb's throat

Theme: PERSISTENCE

to force someone or something on someone. (Slang and a little rude.)
• I don't want any more insurance, and I don't want anyone to shove any insurance down my throat.
• Mary isn't invited to my party, and I don't wish for anyone to ram her down my throat!
• Someone is always trying to force some stupid propaganda down my throat.

put to bed with a shovel

Idiom(s): put to bed with a shovel

Theme: DEATH - KILLING

to kill someone ;to kill and bury someone. (Slang.)
• That guy'd better be careful, or somebody's going to put him to bed with a shovel.
• "Watch out, wise guy," said the robber, "or I'll put you to bed with a shovel."

if push comes to shove

Idiom(s): if push comes to shove

Theme: DIFFICULTY

if the situation really becomes difficult; if matters escalate into a strong argument.
• If push comes to shove, I am ready to be more aggressive.
• If push comes to shove, I am sure that our senator will help out.

get the shove

1. To be accursed from one's job. Primarily heard in UK. After messing up that account, I'm abashed that I'm activity to get the boost from my boss.2. To accept a adventurous accord concluded by one's partner. Primarily heard in UK. Susan is aloof devastated—she got the boost from Kelly a few canicule ago.Learn more: get, shove

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