turf out
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Definition
Verb (transitive, informal, chiefly British) To force someone to leave a place; to expel or eject someone, often in a rough or summary manner.
Usage
This verb is used to describe the act of removing someone, usually because their behavior is unacceptable or because they are not wanted. It implies a degree of force or lack of ceremony. It is followed by a direct object (the person or thing being removed).
Examples
- The bouncer turfed out the troublemakers from the club.
- After the argument, he was turfed out of the meeting by security.
- The landlord threatened to turf them out if they didn't pay the rent.
Advanced Usage
- The phrasal verb can sometimes be used with an object placed between "turf" and "out."
- They turfed the noisy protesters out of the hall.
- It can be used in passive voice, as shown in the examples.
Variants and Related Words
- Turf (verb): The base verb, less common on its own with this meaning. "To turf someone" is understood to mean "to turf someone out."
- Throw out: A very common synonym with identical meaning and usage.
- Kick out: Another very common, informal synonym.
Synonyms
- Eject
- Expel
- Throw out
- Kick out
- Oust
- Remove
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Throw out: To force someone to leave a place. (Synonymous)
- They were thrown out for being too loud.
- Kick out: To force someone to leave a place. (Synonymous, informal)
- His parents kicked him out of the house.
Verb
- put out or expel from a place
- The unruly student was excluded from the game