push somebody/something aside phrasal verb (see also push)

1. push something ↔ aside to try to forget about something, especially something unpleasant, so that you can give your attention to what you are doing:
She pushed aside her anger, forcing herself to focus on her work.

2. to force someone out of their job or position, taking the job in their place:
Primakov was pushed aside but later became head of Intelligence.

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