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11push the panic button — hit/press/push the panic button to do something quickly without thinking about it in order to deal with a difficult or worrying situation. We may have lost the last three games but we re not pushing the panic button yet. (often negative) …
12push the panic button — to react to a situation with fear and confusion. Our coach isn t about to push the panic button just because we ve lost two games in a row. Usage notes: sometimes used with other verbs that have a similar meaning, such as press and hit: It s too… …
13press the right buttons — push/press/the right buttons mainly journalism phrase to please an audience with a political speech by saying things that the audience agrees with The Prime Minister’s speech pushed all the right buttons. Thesaurus: to perform or entertain, or to …
14hit the panic button — AND press the panic button; push the panic button tv. to anic. □ She hit the panic button and just went to pieces. □ Don’t press the panic button. Relax and keep your eyes open …
15hit the panic button — hit/press/push the panic button to do something quickly without thinking about it in order to deal with a difficult or worrying situation. We may have lost the last three games but we re not pushing the panic button yet. (often negative) …
16button — but‧ton [ˈbʌtn] noun [countable] 1. something that you press to make a machine or piece of electrical equipment do something : • She got in the elevator and pressed the button for the top floor. • What happens if I push this button? 2. COMPUTING… …
17The Upside Down Show — is a Logie Award winning live action daytime children s show featuring Shane Dundas and David Collins that airs on Noggin, Nick Jr. Australia and ABC. The duo gained fame as physical comedians The Umbilical Brothers, playing brothers who lived… …
18push the right buttons — press/push the right button/buttons to do exactly what is necessary to get the result that you want. You have to know how to push all the right buttons if you want to be a successful diplomat. Sometimes you re interviewing someone really shy and… …
19button — but|ton1 S2 [ˈbʌtn] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: boton, from boter; BUTT2] 1.) a small round flat object on your shirt, coat etc which you pass through a hole to fasten it ▪ small pearl buttons ▪ A button was missing from his shirt.… …
20button — but|ton1 [ bʌtn ] noun count ** 1. ) a small round object that is used for fastening clothes by pushing it through a hole: He had undone the top button of his shirt. a blouse with small pearl buttons 2. ) a small object that you press to make a… …
