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27 Dec 2016
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What does 'push sb's buttons' mean? Can you give some examples?
What does 'push sb's buttons' mean? Can you give some examples?
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When you are pushing somebody's buttons, you are usually trying to anger them.
"Better stop pushing his buttons, he is liable to punch you"

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