push the envelope

US /pʊʃ ðə ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/
UK /pʊʃ ðə ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/
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1.

ir além dos limites, inovar

to go beyond the usual or accepted limits; to innovate or experiment with new ideas

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The company is always trying to push the envelope with its new technology.
A empresa está sempre tentando ir além dos limites com sua nova tecnologia.
Artists who push the envelope often face criticism before their work is accepted.
Artistas que vão além dos limites frequentemente enfrentam críticas antes que seu trabalho seja aceito.