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heave-ho
noun as in marching orders
noun as in suspension
Strong matches
noun as in walking papers
verb as in evict
verb as in repulse
verb as in rid
Strong matches
Example Sentences
But in a shocking turn of events, wrestling got eight of 14 votes and the heave-ho.
Ornstein is a friend of mine, and was a colleague until I was given the heave-ho from AEI in March 2010.
However, partners who put up a fight might need a permanent heave-ho.
Silently you assume positions of leadership, oh so subtly giving slackers the heave ho.
These efforts must start with a decisive heave-ho of General McChrystal.
The men did “hold on” most powerfully; they did more, they hauled upon the rope, hand over hand, to a “Yo-heave-ho!”
Names like Rummiley come from the old cry of sailors, Rummylow, which they used as sailors use "Heave-ho" now.
Robert and the boatman swelled the chorus as desired, with rollicking "Heave ho's."
"Heave ho, my hearties," cried Jim as we pulled up our stone anchors.
The deep-toned chorus of the sailor, the creaking of the capstan, and the clanking of the iron cogs; the “heave-ho!”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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