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Push something fragile away from the edge? (3,2)

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egg on

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'push' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for egg on that I've seen before include "'Incite, urge (3,2)'" , "Encourage (someone to do a risky thing)" , "Fire" , "Push" , "Prod" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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