push oneself
[/pʊʃ wʌnˈsɛlf/]
verb phrase
se esforçar; se impulsionar; ir além dos limites
1. To exert effort or energy to achieve a goal; to challenge oneself to do better
She needs to push herself harder to achieve her dreams.
Ela precisa se esforçar mais para alcançar seus sonhos.
2. To exceed one's usual limits or capabilities
Athletes push themselves during training to improve performance.
Os atletas se impulsionam durante o treinamento para melhorar o desempenho.
3. To persist or persevere through difficulty
When the project got hard, he had to push himself to keep going.
Quando o projeto ficou difícil, ele teve que se forçar para continuar.
In American culture, 'pushing oneself' is highly valued and associated with the work ethic, self-improvement, and the pursuit of success. In Brazilian culture, while effort is respected, there's often more emphasis on balance and enjoying the process. The phrase reflects individualistic achievement-oriented values more prominent in North American contexts.
NYC Slang
go hard; grind; hustle oneself
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