shoulder aside

Frequency: 5.02.1 per million words

to push someone out of the way using your shoulder

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Examples (10)

  • The large man shouldered me aside to get to the front of the line.
  • In her rush, she shouldered aside anyone who stood in her way.
  • The powerful forward shouldered the defender aside and scored.
  • He was so focused on his goal that he shouldered aside all distractions.
  • You can't just shoulder people aside in a crowded subway; it's rude.
  • To reach the stage, the fan was shouldering everyone aside.
  • She had to shoulder aside her own fears to protect her children.
  • The ambitious executive shouldered her colleagues aside to get the promotion.
  • A riot police officer shouldered the protester aside to clear the path.
  • Feeling impatient, the tourist shouldered aside the slow-moving person in front of him.