Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one’s cheeks burned with the silent imputation of parsimony that such close dealing implied. what does the phrase "bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher" imply in the sentence? della is assertive when getting the best bargains where she shops. della uses picturesque language with those who provide her with services. della is attempting to trick shopkeepers who wait on her in stores. della banters with the shopkeepers where she buys groceries.