bulldoze (one's) way through (something)
To force one's way through some task or thing, especially clumsily or carelessly. Don't just bulldoze your way through this assignment—research the data carefully. I bulldozed my way through the obstacle course and ended up skinning both my knees. This situation requires tact and finesse—you can't just bulldoze your way through it.
bulldoze into (something)
To aggressively force one's way into some task or thing, especially clumsily or carelessly. Don't just bulldoze into this assignment—research the data carefully. I bulldozed into the obstacle course and ended up skinning both my knees. You can't just bulldoze into the CEO's office complaining about your performance review. The situation requires more tact than that.
bulldoze through (something)
To aggressively force one's way through some task or thing, especially clumsily or carelessly. Don't just bulldoze through this assignment—research the data carefully. I bulldozed through the obstacle course and ended up skinning both my knees. This situation requires tact and finesse—you can't just bulldoze through it.
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bulldoze into something
Fig. to move clumsily into something. Don't just bulldoze into me! Watch where you are going! Todd bulldozed into the wall, denting it badly.
bulldoze through something
Fig. to push clumsily and carelessly through something. Don't just bulldoze through your work! I wish you wouldn't bulldoze through the room.
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