crush (up) against someone or something

crush (up) against someone or something
crush (up) against someone or something
to press hard against someone or something. •

The crowd crushed up against the people standing in line.

The eager theatergoers crushed against the lobby doors.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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