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give someone the heave-ho

verb

Definitions

  1. To fire, expel or break up with someone.

    • I'm looking for work again because they gave me the heave-ho.
    • I accused her in set terms of giving me the heave-ho in order that she could mercenarily marry a richer man.

  2. To eject a player or manager from the game.

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