heave-ho

[ heev-hoh ]

/ ˈhivˈhoʊ /

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noun Informal.

an act of rejection, dismissal, or forcible ejection: The bartender gave the noisy drunk the old heave-ho.

Origin of heave-ho

noun use of phrase heave ho,Middle English havehou, hevelow

Words nearby heave-ho

heat urticaria, heat wave, heaume, heave, heave down, heave-ho, heave-ho, give the, heave into sight, heaven, heaven-born, heaven knows

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Example sentences from the Web for heave-ho

But in a shocking turn of events, wrestling got eight of 14 votes and the heave-ho.
Sex, Bribes & Rhythmic Gymnastics: The IOC’s Biggest Scandals|Sujay Kumar|September 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Ornstein is a friend of mine, and was a colleague until I was given the heave-ho from AEI in March 2010.
It's Even Worse Than It Looks|David Frum|May 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
After getting the heave-ho from one too many colleges, he wrote a letter that was published in the New York Times.
A Collegial Hug for the Rejectees|Christopher Buckley|April 5, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Names like Rummiley come from the old cry of sailors, Rummylow, which they used as sailors use "Heave-ho" now.
Stories That Words Tell Us|Elizabeth O'Neill

The deep-toned chorus of the sailor, the creaking of the capstan, and the clanking of the iron cogs; the “heave-ho!”
The Rifle Rangers|Captain Mayne Reid

British Dictionary definitions for heave-ho

heave-ho

sentence substitute

a sailors' cry, as when hoisting anchor

noun

informal dismissal, as from employment

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单词	heave-ho
释义	heave-ho [ heev-hoh ] / ˈhivˈhoʊ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR heave-ho ON THESAURUS.COM noun Informal. an act of rejection, dismissal, or forcible ejection: The bartender gave the noisy drunk the old heave-ho. Origin of heave-ho noun use of phrase heave ho,Middle English havehou, hevelow Words nearby heave-ho heat urticaria, heat wave, heaume, heave, heave down, heave-ho, heave-ho, give the, heave into sight, heaven, heaven-born, heaven knows Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for heave-ho But in a shocking turn of events, wrestling got eight of 14 votes and the heave-ho. Sex, Bribes & Rhythmic Gymnastics: The IOC’s Biggest Scandals\|Sujay Kumar\|September 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Ornstein is a friend of mine, and was a colleague until I was given the heave-ho from AEI in March 2010. It's Even Worse Than It Looks\|David Frum\|May 14, 2012\|DAILY BEAST After getting the heave-ho from one too many colleges, he wrote a letter that was published in the New York Times. A Collegial Hug for the Rejectees\|Christopher Buckley\|April 5, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Names like Rummiley come from the old cry of sailors, Rummylow, which they used as sailors use "Heave-ho" now. Stories That Words Tell Us\|Elizabeth O'Neill The deep-toned chorus of the sailor, the creaking of the capstan, and the clanking of the iron cogs; the “heave-ho!” The Rifle Rangers\|Captain Mayne Reid British Dictionary definitions for heave-ho heave-ho sentence substitute a sailors' cry, as when hoisting anchor noun informal dismissal, as from employment Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to heave-ho expulsion, removal, eviction, overthrow, interruption, layoff, halt, stoppage, period, postponement, freeze, break, moratorium, termination, elimination, ouster, banishment, fend off, resist, repel
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heave-ho

noun Informal.

Origin of heave-ho

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Example sentences from the Web for heave-ho

British Dictionary definitions for heave-ho

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