Crush down In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-01-17 10:01

Meaning of Crush down

Crush down phrase

To use a lot of force to press or push someone or something down. 

 

The police crushed the theft down on the road and cuffed him.

That button got stuck, so I crushed it down.

To prevent something from happening or continuing; to bring someone under control by using force.
 

Troops were called in to crush the rebels down.

Crushing down my impatience, I waited another half an hour.

Other phrases about:

settle (one's) hash

To subdue someone or calm someone down in a physical or verbal way

imprint with

To mark a surface by pressing letters/names/etc into it.

bring (one) back to reality

To compel someone to confront reality.

hold (something) against (someone or something)

1. To press one thing against another.

2. To have a negative opinion of someone, a group, or something because of something.

railroad (one) into (something)

To force someone into doing something hurriedly.

Grammar and Usage of Crush down

Verb Forms

  • crushed down
  • crushing down

The verb "crush" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Crush down

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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