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Definition

To fire, expel or break up with someone.

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In Context

  • "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."
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Related Idioms

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send someone packing

To expel, eject, or dismiss someone; to send away, chase off, or force…

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kick out

To eject, dismiss, expel, or forcefully remove (someone or something).

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light a fire under

To motivate or encourage (someone) to start sooner or move faster.

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hold someone's feet to the fire

To maintain personal, social, political, or legal pressure on someone …

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give someone their cards

To dismiss someone from employment; to fire or make redundant.

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hand someone their cards

To dismiss someone from employment; to fire or make redundant.
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