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deep-six (d

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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

(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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Verb	1.	deep-six - toss out; get rid of; "deep-six these old souvenirs!" give it the deep six 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 overboard throw - propel through the air; "throw a frisbee"

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deep-six [ˌdiːpˈsɪks] VT (US) (= throw out) → tirar; (= kill) → cargarse

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