Pushed too far In english explanation

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

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2019-10-01 12:10

Meaning of Pushed too far (redirected from push too far )

Push too far phrase

If a person "pushes someone too far", he/she puts enormous pressure on someone else, makes them respond adversely and violently.

An empathetic leader will never push his employees too far. He will put himself in their shoes instead.

Sometimes students are pushed too far by their teachers about doing homework. It can make them feel stressed out.

 If someone "pushes something too far", he/she overdoes something that one can't tolerate or accept.

A: "Hey, can you lend me 10$?" B: "No, last time you borrowed me 15$ and you haven't repaid it yet ." A:"Please, one last time. I will pay you back on Monday." B: "I said no. You're pushing it too far. I can't bear you anymore."

Grammar and Usage of Push too far

Verb Forms

  • pushed too far
  • pushes too far
  • pushing too far
  • to push too far

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

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