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at a push
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with difficulty or extra effort
Dialect
British
British
Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "at a push" and when to use it?
The idiom "at a push" likely originates from the idea of applying force or pressure to make something work or achieve a result. While the exact historical origin is not precisely documented, it is often used in contemporary language to describe situations where individuals are willing to go the extra mile or make an additional effort to achieve something under less-than-ideal conditions.
Examples
I can finish the project by tomorrow, but it will be at a push, and I'll need to work late into the night.
