push it

Definition

An urgent command to send a completed dish to the dining room immediately, usually because timing is critical or the server has been waiting too long. No dawdling allowed.

Example Usage

Table 12's been waiting—push it, push it now!

Origin

Expediting terminology for urgent food delivery

Fun Fact

The stress in a chef's voice when saying 'push it' can range from mildly urgent to career-threateningly volcanic, depending on how long the table has waited.

Source: Kitchen expediting commands

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