budge
To move slightly or to change a decision, opinion, or position. It is most frequently used in negative constructions to indicate that someone is being stubborn or that an object is physically stuck.
Beispiele
3 von 5I tried to slide the heavy bookshelf across the room, but it wouldn't budge.
I tried to slide the heavy bookshelf across the room, but it wouldn't move.
The committee has indicated that they will not budge from their established policy on environmental standards.
The committee has indicated that they will not change their position on their established policy on environmental standards.
Hey, can you budge up a little bit? I need a spot on the bench.
Hey, can you move over a little bit? I need a spot on the bench.
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Merkhilfe
Think of a Bulldog that won't budge! Both are stubborn and refuse to move.
Schnelles Quiz
The negotiators were very firm; they refused to ____ on their demands even after hours of discussion.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: budge
Beispiele
I tried to slide the heavy bookshelf across the room, but it wouldn't budge.
everydayI tried to slide the heavy bookshelf across the room, but it wouldn't move.
The committee has indicated that they will not budge from their established policy on environmental standards.
formalThe committee has indicated that they will not change their position on their established policy on environmental standards.
Hey, can you budge up a little bit? I need a spot on the bench.
informalHey, can you move over a little bit? I need a spot on the bench.
Despite substantial pressure from the scientific community, the lead researcher refused to budge on the validity of the data.
academicDespite substantial pressure from the scientific community, the lead researcher refused to change their stance on the validity of the data.
Negotiations stalled because neither side was willing to budge on the price of the acquisition.
businessNegotiations stalled because neither side was willing to compromise on the price of the acquisition.
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Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
won't budge an inch
to refuse to change one's opinion even slightly
budge up
to move to make room for someone else to sit
not budge
to remain completely firm or stuck
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Nudge means to push someone gently, usually with your elbow, while budge means to move or change a position.
Badge is a noun referring to an emblem or medal, whereas budge is a verb related to movement.
Nutzungshinweise
Budge is almost always used in the negative (e.g., 'wouldn't budge') to emphasize resistance. In British English, 'budge up' is a common informal way to ask someone to move over.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often try to use it in positive sentences like 'I budged the chair,' but it is much more natural and common to use it in negative contexts like 'The chair wouldn't budge.'
Merkhilfe
Think of a Bulldog that won't budge! Both are stubborn and refuse to move.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Middle French word 'bouger', which means 'to stir, move, or budge'.
Grammatikmuster
Schnelles Quiz
The negotiators were very firm; they refused to ____ on their demands even after hours of discussion.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: budge
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