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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  1. 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"

  1. Sharp-elbowed as an adjective:

    Possessing narrow, bony, rather pointed elbows.

  2. Sharp-elbowed as an adjective (idiomatic):

    Pushy; having a boldly assertive manner intended to establish an advantage.

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