elbow (one's way) through (something)

elbow (one's way) through (something)
elbow (one's way) through (something)
to push or drive oneself through something, such as a crowd, perhaps using one's elbows or arms to move people out of the way. •

She elbowed her way through the crowd.

Jerry elbowed through the people gathered at the door.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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