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deep-six

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deep-six (dpsks)
tr.v. deep-sixed, deep-six·ing, deep-six·es Slang
1. To toss overboard.
2. To toss out; get rid of: deep-sixed the incriminating papers.

deep-six
vb
(tr) US slang to dispose of (something, such as documents) completely; destroy
[from six feet deep, the traditional depth for a grave]
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Verb1.deep-six - toss out; get rid of; "deep-six these old souvenirs!"
chuck out, discard, cast aside, cast away, throw away, toss away, toss out, put away, throw out, cast out, dispose, fling, toss - throw or cast away; "Put away your worries"
2.deep-six - throw from a boat
throw - propel through the air; "throw a frisbee"
Translations
deep-six [ˌdiːpˈsɪks] VT (US) (= throw out) → tirar; (= kill) → cargarse


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This is not well thought out and you should deep-six it," said Sandra Katz, president of the Worcester Property Owners Association.
If your investments are too heavily weighted in one stock or even one particular kind of stock, you can deep-six your savings goal.
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