gently nudge

Frequency: 7.211.0 per million words

To push in a soft and careful way.

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Examples (10)

  • He gave her a gentle nudge to get her attention.
  • The teacher had to gently nudge the student to wake up.
  • She felt a gentle nudge from her friend, signaling it was time to leave.
  • The car had to gently nudge the obstacle out of the way.
  • He gently nudged the door open with his shoulder.
  • The elderly woman was gently nudged into her seat by the attendant.
  • A gentle nudge from the cat reminded me it was time for dinner.
  • The current had gently nudged the boat towards the shore.
  • He gave the ball a gentle nudge with his foot.
  • The horse responded to the rider's gentle nudge of the reins.