Pushed papers In english explanation

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

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-09-30 04:09

Meaning of Pushed papers (redirected from push paper(s) )

Push paper(s) verb phrase

To do paperwork that is boring or unimportant in an office

I have been pushing papers for 3 years and now I want to change my job.

I changed my job because I was sick of pushing papers.

Other phrases about:

pale beside/next to something pale in/by comparison (with/to something) pale into insignificance

be less importance, less outstanding in comparison with something else

mere trifle

1. Used to refer to a thing or matter that is insignificant or unimportant

2. Used to refer to a very small amount (of something)

to play second fiddle

To play a smaller role than someone else

not anything to write home about

To be not special, exciting, interesting or remarkable 

be not worth a fig

If something is not worth a fig, it is not important or considerable.

Grammar and Usage of Push paper(s)

Verb Forms

  • pushes paper(s)
  • pushing paper(s)
  • pushed paper(s)

This phrase is usually used in the continuous tense.

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