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deep-six

Main Entry: deep–six

Pronunciation: \ˈdēp-ˈsiks\

Function: transitive verb

Date: 1952

1 : to get rid of : discard, eliminate <legislators voting to deep–six a government program>
2 slang : to throw overboard

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