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https://duckduckgo.com/?q=pushed+forward+vs+pushed+back&t=fpas&ia=web https://duckduckgo.com/?q=pushed+forward+vs+pushed+back&t=fp... No, people commonly say "

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=pushed+forward+vs+pushed+back&t=fpas&ia=web https://duckduckgo.com/?q=pushed+forward+vs+pushed+back&t=fp... No, people commonly say "pushed back" for moving to a later date. I agree it's a bit like "press" and "depress"

saalweachter 3y ago
Think of it like pushing against someone facing you, in a physical confrontation. The line of play in football, a fencing match. When you press forward, your opponent gets pushed back.
- jareklupinski 3y ago
  > When you press forward, your opponent gets pushed back. until they push back, then they're advancing towards you