I pressed the label onto the envelope and took it to the post office.
•I pressed on the label.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
press something home — or press home something 1) to push something completely into its correct place 2) to repeat or explain something carefully so that you are certain someone understands it completely The mayor s office is expected to press home its opposition to… … English dictionary
press something into service — press (something) into service to use something for an unusual purpose. A few buses and trucks were pressed into service, but the vast majority of refugees walked … New idioms dictionary
press something on somebody — ˈpress sth on sb derived to try to make sb accept sth, especially food or drink, although they may not want it • She kept pressing cake on us. Main entry: ↑pressderived … Useful english dictionary
press something into — put something to a specified use, especially as a temporary or makeshift measure. → press … English new terms dictionary
press something on/upon — insist that (someone) accepts an offer or gift. → press … English new terms dictionary
press something home — … Useful english dictionary
press something into service — … Useful english dictionary
press home something — press something home or press home something 1) to push something completely into its correct place 2) to repeat or explain something carefully so that you are certain someone understands it completely The mayor s office is expected to press home … English dictionary
press into service — press (something) into service to use something for an unusual purpose. A few buses and trucks were pressed into service, but the vast majority of refugees walked … New idioms dictionary
press — press1 [ pres ] noun *** ▸ 1 newspapers etc. ▸ 2 machine for printing ▸ 3 publishing business ▸ 4 piece of equipment ▸ 5 single push on something ▸ 6 making clothes smooth ▸ 7 many people pushing 1. ) the press newspapers and news magazines: the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
press */*/*/ — I UK [pres] / US noun Word forms press : singular press plural presses 1) the press newspapers and news magazines the national/local/American/sports press the popular/tabloid press in the press: She has been criticized in the press for not… … English dictionary
