push the envelope
idiom
: to go beyond the usual or normal limits by doing something new, dangerous, etc.
a director who has pushed the envelope in his recent films
a new airplane design that pushes the envelope
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Nardin’s heritage in marine chronometers while continuing to push the envelope in modern horology.
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Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
To push the envelope of what’s possible in ski mountaineering, the stars have to align.
—Jake Stern, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
But having a parent or in-law express their distaste over your future baby’s name may just push the envelope a little too far.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 4 Sep. 2024
One of the most daring and challenging artists in any form of music over the last 30 plus years, Harvey continues to push the envelope.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
To push the envelope of what’s possible in ski mountaineering, the stars have to align.
—Jake Stern, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
But having a parent or in-law express their distaste over your future baby’s name may just push the envelope a little too far.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 4 Sep. 2024
One of the most daring and challenging artists in any form of music over the last 30 plus years, Harvey continues to push the envelope.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Push the envelope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/push%20the%20envelope. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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