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Definition of
press on phrasal verb
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
press on
phrasal verb
phrasal verb
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Phrasal Verbs
press something on somebody
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to try to make someone accept something, especially food or drink, although they may not want it
She kept pressing more food on us.
See
press on
in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
Nearby words
press office
noun
press officer
noun
press on
phrasal verb
press release
noun
press secretary
noun