push the envelope — to go beyond the usual limits by being more extreme or daring; to test the boundaries of what is possible or acceptable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to go beyond the usual limits by being more extreme or daring; to test the boundaries of what is possible or acceptable
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʊʃ ði ˈenvəloʊp/
Korean meaning: 한계를 시험하다, 경계를 넘나들다, 극한까지 밀어붙이다
Korean pronunciation: 푸시 디 **엔**벌로프
Example Sentences
- The chef decided to push the envelope by serving ice cream with kimchi sauce.
- She always pushes the envelope in fashion, wearing summer dresses in winter.
- The company pushes the envelope with innovative marketing strategies to stay ahead of competitors.
push the envelope
NOUN//pʊʃ ði ˈenvəloʊp//
to go beyond the usual limits by being more extreme or daring; to test the boundaries of what is possible or acceptable
to go beyond the usual limits by being more extreme or daring; to test the boundaries of what is possible or acceptable
The antelope pushes the envelope with the envelope!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
항공 용어에서 유래된 표현으로, 'envelope'는 항공기의 안전한 비행 한계를 나타내는 그래프의 경계선을 의미했습니다. 시험 비행사들이 이 안전 경계선을 '밀어붙여' 새로운 한계를 시험했던 것에서 비롯되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The chef decided to push the envelope by serving ice cream with kimchi sauce.”
“She always pushes the envelope in fashion, wearing summer dresses in winter.”
“The company pushes the envelope with innovative marketing strategies to stay ahead of competitors.”
“My grandfather pushes the envelope by using emojis in his business emails.”
“Scientists push the envelope of human knowledge through groundbreaking research.”
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