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Definition press on in British English

press on phrasal verb

phrasal verb
Example

Mr Scott ignored the comment and pressed on.

2

to try in a determined way to give someone something, especially something that they do not really want

Example

It's not fair to keep pressing chocolates on her when she's trying to diet.

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Definition press on in British English