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heave-ho Definition

heave·-ho (hēv′hō′)

noun

☆ Informal dismissal, as from a position: chiefly in the phrase give (or get) the (old) heave-ho

Etymology: see the phrase heave ho! in heave

heave-ho Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • give: Mario Kart's infamous elastic band AI has also been given the heave-ho.
  • get: Well, he couldn't help it, having been a government minister until he got the heave-ho after the election.

Adjective modifier

  • old: Read our handy guide to giving him the old heave-ho!

Browse dictionary entries near heave-ho

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  5. ‹ heating oil
  6. ‹ heating degree day
  7. ‹ heating
  8. ‹ heathy
  9. ‹ heather
  10. ‹ heathenize
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