English Explanatory Dictionary

give someone the heave-ho

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To fire, expel or break up with someone.
  2. To eject a player or manager from the game.

Pronunciation

en-au-give someone the heave-ho.ogg

Word forms

give someone the heave-ho gives someone the heave-ho giving someone the heave-ho gave someone the heave-ho given someone the heave-ho give somebody the old heave-ho

Synonyms

give the axe give the elbow give someone the boot
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