(slang, sometimes derogatory) A push-up exercise performed while balancing on one's knees.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of push up daisies

simple past tense of push up daisies

(economics) The situation where rising wages lead to an increase in the cost of goods.

Alternative form of kick into the long grass

(economics) Inflation caused by substantial increases in the cost of goods or services where no suitable alternative is available.

(idiomatic) try to achieve a goal despite huge resistance, being an uphill battle

Synonym of push the envelope

(informal) To take suitable actions, or exert suitable influence on people, to achieve some desired result.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of push the boat out