heave-ho
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She also gave the heave-ho to Executive Editor Draggan Mihailovich External link.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
That was why the founders were very careful when they crafted the Constitution: The president is just one branch of government, is constrained by checks and balances, and can always be given the heave-ho.
From Slate ● Feb. 16, 2026
When LSU gave him the heave-ho in October, the athletic director cited Coach Kelly’s failure to “lead us to multiple SEC and national championships.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
But more than half of voters in more heavily Latino neighborhoods such as Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights said they’re ready to give him the heave-ho too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2023
He’d reach for me first, sit me up on one shoulder, then heave-ho Jude onto the other.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
