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sorry to rush you vs sorry to push you

The correct phrase would be "sorry to rush you," not "sorry to push you." (That is, unless you are apologizing for accidentally pushing someone down a flight of stairs. In that case, you should probably say, "I am sorry that I pushed you.")
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Last updated: December 17, 2021 • 114896 views

sorry to rush you

This phrase is correct.

Use this phrase if you need someone to do something quickly but want to apologize for inconveniencing him.

Some examples from our editors:

  • I'm sorry to rush you, but we need these documents right away.
  • I'm sorry to rush you, but we need to leave right now in order to make it to the movie on time.
  • Apr 25, 2015 ... Do native speakers say "I am sorry to rush you, but.."? Does this expression sound natural? For example; I am sorry to rush you, but please ...
  • Mar 12, 2018 ... “I'm sorry to rush you.” is stating you are the one rushing them, so it could be seen as more polite. “I'm sorry for the rush." is not stating ...
  • Jun 10, 2024 ... I'm sorry to rush you. A great way to make an urgent request more polite is by apologizing for it. I'm sorry to rush you, but it would be ...
  • Apr 4, 2024 ... I'm sorry to rush you, but have you had time to look at this? We are closing in on a deadline and I need to make a decision if we can use ...
  • Apr 23, 2024 ... Sorry to rush you,. but the problem needs to be addressed urgently. Sincere thanks for your help. Regards. Up 0 True Down. Samhitha Bobba. 0 ...
  • Oct 7, 2015 ... Sorry to rush you into answering so soon, but I was in a hurry. A clear apology is stronger than an "iffy" apology. "Making" is clearer than " ...
  • Oct 27, 2016 ... please let me know. I'm so sorry to rush you but please support this. Best regards,. Yusuke/Japan Disty.
  • Feb 2, 2024 ... Upvote 5. Downvote Reply reply. Award Share. richarditis. • 9mo ago •. Haha thanks! Sorry to rush you. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply. Award
  • The phrase 'sorry to rush you but' is correct and it can be used in written English. You can use it when you need to politely ask someone to hurry and do ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • sorry if I am making you rush
  • sorry if I am making you hurry
  • sorry for pressing you

sorry to push you

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

This sentence doesn't really make sense. If you are apologizing for having pushed someone off of a play structure at a playground, you could say, "Sorry for having pushed you" or "Sorry that I pushed you."
  • sorry to push you
  • I'm really sorry to push you before.
  • I'm sorry to have to push you all so hard.
  • I'm sorry to push in on you again.
  • I'm sorry to push in, but I was sitting alone until I couldn't stand it no more.
  • I'm sorry to push, but this may be your last hope.
  • I'm sorry. I push people away.
  • Sorry I couldn't push it to the finish line.
  • They say he had to push you off him.
  • After waiting an eternity, I'm not going to push you.
  • I was wrong to push you to such thoughts against him.
  • I was wrong to push you to such thoughts against him.
  • He tries really hard to push you away.
  • He's too weak to push you off.
  • It wasn't my job to push you into it.
  • I used to push you in the pool.
  • I was wrong to push you into it.
  • The point is to push you beyond your comfort zone.
  • We weren't trying to push you away.
  • Jethro gives low scores, well, to push you.
  • I need to push you over here.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • sorry to rush you

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