hefty shove

Frequency: 4.82.5 per million words

a strong push

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Examples (20)

  • He gave the stuck door a hefty shove to force it open.
  • He gave the door a hefty shove to get it open.
  • With a hefty shove, she managed to move the heavy wardrobe.
  • The angry fan gave the player a hefty shove as he left the field.
  • The player was sent flying by a hefty shove from his opponent.
  • She stumbled when someone gave her a hefty shove in the crowded market.
  • Sometimes the old machine just needs a hefty shove to start working.
  • The bouncer delivered a hefty shove to the troublemaker, pushing him outside.
  • I had to give the car a hefty shove to get it out of the mud.
  • Without warning, he received a hefty shove from behind.
  • The bully gave him a hefty shove into the lockers.
  • The momentum of the crowd resulted in a hefty shove for those in front.
  • It took a hefty shove to dislodge the rock from the path.
  • He needed more than a gentle push; he needed a hefty shove to move the heavy furniture.
  • Give the handle a hefty shove and it should lock into place.
  • The child learned quickly that a hefty shove could get him attention.
  • She cleared the debris with a hefty shove of her broom.
  • The defender gave the attacker a hefty shove to stop him from scoring.
  • A hefty shove from behind caught him completely off guard.
  • It took a hefty shove from his friends to get him to join the dance.