How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
the heave-ho — (informal) To dismiss, reject or snub (or be dismissed, rejected or snubbed) ● heave * * * the (old) heave ho informal : the act of causing someone to leave a job, place, or relationship The team s coach gave him the heave ho. [=made him leave… … Useful english dictionary
the heave — ● heave … Useful english dictionary
the heave-ho — informal dismissal. → heave ho … English new terms dictionary
give somebody the heave-ho — verb to fire, expel or break up with someone. Im looking for work again because they gave me the heave ho … Wiktionary
the old heave-ho — the (old) heave ho informal : the act of causing someone to leave a job, place, or relationship The team s coach gave him the heave ho. [=made him leave the team] We got the old heave ho [=we got kicked out; we had to leave] when we couldn t pay… … Useful english dictionary
heave-ho — noun give someone the heave ho INFORMAL 1. ) to end a relationship with someone 2. ) to tell someone they have to leave their job … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
heave-ho — ► EXCLAMATION ▪ a cry emitted with an action that requires physical effort. ► NOUN (the heave ho) informal ▪ dismissal … English terms dictionary
heave-ho — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: heave ho : dismissal, rejection used with the and often with old the voters finally got sick of the old guard and gave the mayor the old heave ho at the polls … Useful english dictionary
Heave offering — A heave offering ( he. terumah), is a type of Korban (Biblical sacrifice), specifically a sacrifice which was a tithe. The term heave offering refers to the fact that such offerings were heaved (lifted) above the altar, as opposed to being waved… … Wikipedia
heave-ho — 1. interjection /ˌhiːvˈhoʊ/ exclamation used when pulling, especially by sailors while pulling on a rope Heave ho! up they hoisted their prize, dripping with moisture, and festooned with verdant water moss. See Also: yo heave ho 2. noun… … Wiktionary
