"Pushing the Envelope"

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"Pushing the Envelope"

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This phrase makes no sense. It should not mean what it means.
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http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/push ... elope.html
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I knew it was heavily used in The Right Stuff, I never really thought about the origin.

EDIT - Not to step on your rant. Sorry.

Edit - Too slow.
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