The difference between Pushy and Sharp-elbowed
When used as adjectives, pushy means aggressively ambitious, whereas sharp-elbowed means possessing narrow, bony, rather pointed elbows.
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Pushy as an adjective:
Aggressively ambitious; overly assertive, bold or determined.
Examples:
"Parents are ruining school sports days by being pushy and overbearing, a survey suggests.'' BBC"
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Sharp-elbowed as an adjective:
Possessing narrow, bony, rather pointed elbows.
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Sharp-elbowed as an adjective (idiomatic):
Pushy; having a boldly assertive manner intended to establish an advantage.