The phrase "thrust aside" is spelled with the letter 'h' in the middle of the word. The phonetic transcription of this phrase is /θrʌst əˈsaɪd/. The 'θ' represents the voiceless dental fricative sound, like the 'th' in "thin". The 'r' is an alveolar trill, made by rapidly vibrating the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge behind the teeth. The 'ə' sound is the schwa, a weak vowel sound found in unstressed syllables.
Thrust aside is a phrasal verb that is used to describe the action of forcefully pushing or shoving something or someone to the side, typically done abruptly and with little regard or attention. It involves using physical force to move an object or individual out of the way so as to create a passage or clear a space. This action is often executed with a certain level of urgency or impatience.
The term can also be used figuratively to denote the act of disregarding, ignoring, or dismissing something or someone without giving it proper consideration or attention. In this context, it implies a lack of interest or importance placed on the subject matter or individual involved. It suggests a deliberate act of pushing aside and not giving due regard to the matter at hand.
Thrust aside can be used in a variety of situations, both physical and metaphorical. For instance, it can describe the act of forcibly moving an obstacle out of the way of one's path, such as pushing aside a heavy object blocking a doorway. In a metaphorical sense, it can describe the act of dismissing or discounting someone's opinion or request without considering its merits.
Overall, thrust aside conveys the idea of forcefully and abruptly moving something or someone away, either physically or metaphorically, typically through an act of disregarding or dismissing without proper attention.
The word "thrust" originated from the Old Norse word "þrýsta", which means "to push, press, or force". It is related to the Old English word "þrystan".
The word "aside" came from the Old English phrase "on sidan", which means "to one side". It is a combination of "on" (meaning "at" or "to") and "sidan" (meaning "side").
When these two words are combined, the phrase "thrust aside" formed, which means to forcibly move or push something to one side.