At a push

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adverbial phrase

If needed, although it might be difficult.

We could accommodate six people at a push, but last time it was quite cramped.
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Often appears as...

  • do something at a push
  • accommodate at a push
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Figurative Use

Often used figuratively to suggest doing something is possible with extra effort or in a tight situation.

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We can finish the project today, at a push.
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Casual Tone

'At a push' is typically used in informal conversations rather than formal or written English.

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I could binge-watch the entire season tonight, at a push.
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Subtle Nuance

The phrase implies a reluctance or acknowledgment of difficulty; it's not the preferred option.

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We could hike to the peak at a push, but it might be risky.
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