Question of the Day #1190

Why Some People Keep Pushing Their Partner's Buttons

From the headline of this article at Psychology Today.

  上記の文で、push someone's buttonの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "push someone's button" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

1. （人）を怒らせる
2. （人）の琴線に触れる［心を巧みにつかむ］

   

Answer

According to Your Dictionary:

to arouse, often in a manipulative way, someone's interest, anger, sympathy, etc.

 

Examples

1. advertising that pushes our buttons and makes us want to buy
2. Communicating with a difficult family member can be challenging, but you probably have at least some idea of what tends to “push their buttons” in a conversation.
3. People like to be around type Bs because it takes a lot for them to get frustrated, so it's unlikely you'll ever push their buttons.
4. However, when you push their buttons, their personalities completely change, turning them into fearsome and intimidating opponents.
5. We all know our partner's weaknesses and how to push their buttons.

   

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