Meaning of the word "push the envelope" in English
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push the envelope
US /pʊʃ ðə ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/
UK /pʊʃ ðə ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/
Idiom
1.
to go beyond the usual or accepted limits; to innovate or experiment with new ideas
Example:
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The company is always trying to push the envelope with its new technology.
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Artists who push the envelope often face criticism before their work is accepted.
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