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.