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give it the deep six

/ɡɪv ɪt ðə diːp sɪks/

Traducción: Expresión coloquial estadounidense que significa deshacerse de algo, abandonarlo por completo o desecharlo, a menudo con la connotación de destruirlo u ocultarlo. Proviene de la jerga marina, donde 'deep six' se refiere a enterrar en el mar a seis brazas de profundidad.

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/ɡɪv ɪt ðə diːp sɪks/C1slangamerican
  • esExpresión coloquial estadounidense que significa deshacerse de algo, abandonarlo por completo o desecharlo, a menudo con la connotación de destruirlo u ocultarlo. Proviene de la jerga marina, donde 'deep six' se refiere a enterrar en el mar a seis brazas de profundidad.

An informal American expression meaning to discard, get rid of, or abandon something completely, often with the implication of destroying or hiding it. Originates from nautical slang where 'deep six' refers to burial at sea in six fathoms of water.

  1. Discard or get rid ofC1informalamerican

    To dispose of something completely, often by throwing it away or destroying it.

    esdesechar por completo

    • The company decided to give the old project the deep six.
    • He gave all his old clothes the deep six during the move.
    • They gave the outdated equipment the deep six.
  2. Cancel or abandonC1informalamerican

    To cancel or stop a plan, idea, or activity.

    esdar por muerto

    • The manager gave the proposal the deep six after the budget cuts.
    • We had to give the vacation plans the deep six due to the storm.
    • The film studio gave the sequel the deep six.