Push-the-envelope Definition

verb

(intransitive, idiomatic) To go beyond established limits; to pioneer.

They pushed the envelope on pricing derivatives.
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Origin of Push-the-envelope

  • From the boundary line on a graph of an aircraft's capabilities, especially those of height and speed.

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  • push + the + envelope

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Push-the-envelope Sentence Examples

  • As the people ordinary Americans aspire to emulate, celebrities feel pressured to push the envelope.

  • From this already enviable reputation, the Seven CSR will push the envelope further still with an entirely redesigned new suspension system.

  • Family portraits are one of the best vehicles in which to push the envelope with experimental poses.

  • To really push the envelope with this look, add a clip in hair extension to make your pony super long.

  • You're already breaking with tradition by picking cupcakes over a wedding cake, so why not push the envelope a bit more and make other creative choices, too?

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