force one's way
Barge past obstacles
To force one's way is to push through despite resistance or obstacles.
The phrase implies physical effort against opposition: She forced her way through the crowd, He forced his way into the building.
It extends to non-physical contexts where determination overcomes barriers: She forced her way into a male-dominated industry.
- assertDeclare confidently true
- insistAssert with determination
- pushForce something away
- shovePush with force
- push throughContinue despite resistance
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