press home

Definitions

To build upon (an advantage).

transitive

Examples

“The opposition was able to capitalize on this and to press⟳ home the argument that only after proclaiming the republic's sovereignty would the Ukrainian authorities be in a position to deal⟳ with the miners' problems.”

“It succeeded so well that they led 5—4. But Lycett got busy, and going for everything, as did his partner, the Lowes failed to press⟳ home their lead⟳ and were beaten 7-5.”

“Mancini's side remain⟳ in fourth place⟳ but an opportunity to press⟳ home an advantage over closest rivals Tottenham was squandered with a lamentable display.”

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