Pushover: meaning, definitions and examples
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pushover
[ ˈpʊʃˌoʊvər ]
person
A person who is easily defeated or taken advantage of; someone who lacks resistance or is easily overwhelmed.
Synonyms
doormat, easy mark, soft touch
Examples of usage
- He's such a pushover, he always agrees to do whatever anyone asks him to.
- Don't be a pushover, stand up for yourself and what you believe in.
situation
A situation or event that is easily overcome or dealt with; something that requires minimal effort or difficulty.
Synonyms
no-brainer, piece of cake, walk in the park
Examples of usage
- Winning the game was a pushover for the experienced team.
- This project will be a pushover compared to the last one.
Translations
Translations of the word "pushover" in other languages:
🇵🇹 moleza
🇮🇳 आसान काम
🇩🇪 Kinderspiel
🇮🇩 pekerjaan mudah
🇺🇦 легка справа
🇵🇱 łatwizna
🇯🇵 簡単な仕事
🇫🇷 jeu d'enfant
🇪🇸 juego de niños
🇹🇷 çocuk oyuncağı
🇰🇷 쉬운 일
🇸🇦 مهمة سهلة
🇨🇿 hračka
🇸🇰 hračka
🇨🇳 轻而易举的事
🇸🇮 lahka naloga
🇮🇸 barnaleikur
🇰🇿 оңай жұмыс
🇬🇪 მარტივი საქმე
🇦🇿 asan iş
🇲🇽 juego de niños
Word origin
The term 'pushover' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'push' and 'over'. It refers to someone or something that can be easily pushed over or defeated. The figurative use of the word to describe a person who is easily influenced or defeated emerged later, highlighting the concept of lack of resistance. Over time, 'pushover' has become a common expression in English to describe both people and situations that are easily overcome.
See also: push, pushbike, pushchair, pusher, pushily, pushing, pushpin, pushy.