elbow aside

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elbow aside

To physically push someone away. A noun or pronoun can be used between "elbow" and "aside." Well, I was waiting in line, but then some jerks came along and elbowed me aside! You can't just elbow aside anyone in your way.
See also: aside, elbow

elbow someone aside

to push someone aside with one's elbow or arm. She elbowed the other woman aside and there was almost a fight. The rude woman elbowed aside all the other people.
See also: aside, elbow
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ACT in Australia used oldies such as Pat Howard and Brett Robinson to get the Brumbies up and running, but it wasn't long before youngsters of the ilk of George Gregan, Joe Roff and Stephen Larkham elbowed them aside as crowds grew from next to nothing to the 30,000 mark.
Welsh rugby legends Gerald and Alfie lead call for top team to be set up in North Wales
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