giving someone the heave-ho
giving someone the heave-ho is the present participle and gerund of give someone the heave-ho.
Meaning of give someone the heave-ho
Verb
give someone the heave-ho (third-person singular simple present gives someone the heave-ho, present participle giving someone the heave-ho, simple past gave someone the heave-ho, past participle given someone the heave-ho)
- To fire, expel or break up with someone.
- I'm looking for work again because they gave me the heave-ho.
- Synonyms:
- give the axe, give the elbow, give someone the boot
- To eject a player or manager from the game.
Questions about giving someone the heave-ho
- What is giving someone the heave-ho the present participle and gerund of?
- Giving someone the heave-ho is the present participle and gerund of give someone the heave-ho.
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