the heave-ho

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Definition von the heave-ho im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

heave-ho
a rejection, a forced removal (often in the phrase give/get the (old) heave-ho)

Why would you think I'm still seeing Colin Murphy? I gave him the heave-ho, remember?.

heave-ho
to pull forcefully

They were heave-ho-ing, stopping and unstopping, pawling, catting, and fishing, for three hours;.

heave-ho
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.

heave-ho
A cry of heave-ho
heave-ho
(Slang) dismissal from a job
heave-ho
pull! (interjection made when pulling on a rope)