nudge out
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
To slowly or gently push someone out of a position or first place.
"She nudged out her nearest rival by just three votes to win the student election."
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Opus 5.5 might nudge out Astra.
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who needs a little nudge out the door from time to time.