tống khứ
Definition
- Verb:
- To get rid of; to expel; to eject: To force someone or something to leave a place, often in an unwelcome or forceful manner, with the intention of removing a nuisance or unwanted presence.
- To dismiss; to send away: To cause someone to depart, typically from a position, location, or situation, emphasizing the act of removal.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Ông chủ đã tống khứ tên trộm ra khỏi cửa hàng. (The owner expelled the thief from the store.)
- Cô ấy muốn tống khứ những ký ức buồn. (She wants to get rid of the sad memories.)
- Họ tống khứ vị khách không mời đó đi. (They sent that uninvited guest away.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a connotation of relief or finality upon the removal of something bothersome or undesirable. It is stronger and more forceful than neutral terms like "cho đi" (to let go).
Variants and Related Words
Tống cổ (v): A more colloquial and vivid synonym meaning to kick out or boot out, often used in informal speech.
- Anh ta bị tống cổ khỏi quán bar vì gây rối. (He was kicked out of the bar for causing trouble.)
Đuổi (v): To chase away or drive out. This is a more general term for making someone/something leave.
- Người nông dân đuổi con chó ra khỏi vườn. (The farmer chased the dog out of the garden.)
Synonyms
- Expel: To force someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
- Eject: To throw or force out, often physically.
- Oust: To remove from a position or place.
- Dismiss: To send away, especially from service or employment.
Related Idioms
- Tống khứ đi cho khuất mắt: To send someone away to get them out of one's sight (expressing annoyance or frustration).
- Tôi mệt mỏi với anh ta rồi, tống khứ đi cho khuất mắt. (I'm tired of him; send him away to get him out of my sight.)