Usage of 'push'

[Daemon99]

We have to push ourselves to get more appreciation from the client.

Can someone please tell me if the above sentence sounds OK? Can we use push to mean to work harder than usual?
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[Mister Micawber]

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Yes, in context it is a good casual equivalent.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's