“Mom, can we go to Walker Bros this weekend?” “Oh alright, it’s been a huh-while since we had a treat like that!” “Can we go for ice cream afterwards?” “Now you’re pushing it, Annebeth! Pick one.”

Mommentary: “Pushing your luck” I most likely acquired from my mom. “Pushing it” I’m not so sure, maybe just me playing with language. In my mind, they both mean the same thing, but I would only say “you’re pushing it” to someone who already knew about “pushing your luck,” my kids, e.g.