Push up daisies
To be dead and buried.My uncle has been pushing up daisies for several years now.
Push the panic button
To become very frightened or excited at a time of danger or worry.The man thought that his wallet had been stolen so he pushed the panic button... Read more →
Push around (someone)
To make someone do what you want in an unpleasant and unfriendly way. The sales manager is always pushing around his salespeople.
Push one’s luck
To expect to continue to escape bad luck or a negative situation.The woman was pushing her luck to continue to bother her neighbors with her... Read more →
Push off
To start, to leave.The boat pushed off from the dock and started out to sea.
Pull a gun/knife on (someone)
To bring out a gun or knife quickly so that you can use it against someone.The robber pulled a knife on the woman in the street.
Pull a fast one on (someone)
To cheat or deceive someone.They pulled a fast one on me when they sold me the broken stereo.
Pull a boner
To do something stupid or silly.I pulled a boner when I sent the E-mail message to the wrong person.
Publish or perish
University professors often have to publish books or articles in journals or they will not be successful in their jobs at the university.The... Read more →
Psyched up (for something)
To be mentally alert for something, to be ready to do something.Our team was psyched up for the game but they lost anyway.