gently nudge
Frequency: 7.211.0 per million words
To push in a soft and careful way.
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- 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.