deep-six

Definitions of deep-six
  1. verb
    throw from a boat
    synonyms: throw overboard
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    type of:
    throw
    propel through the air
  2. verb
    toss out; get rid of
    “deep-six these old souvenirs!”
    synonyms: give it the deep six
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    type of:
    cast aside, cast away, cast out, chuck out, discard, dispose, fling, put away, throw away, throw out, toss, toss away, toss out
    throw or cast away
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