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give it the deep six

/ɡɪv ɪt ðə diːp sɪks/

Traduction: Expression informelle américaine signifiant jeter, se débarrasser de ou renoncer complètement à quelque chose, souvent avec une connotation de destruction ou de dissimulation. Elle vient du jargon maritime, où « deep six » désigne un enterrement en mer à six brasses de profondeur.

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/ɡɪv ɪt ðə diːp sɪks/C1slangamerican
  • frExpression informelle américaine signifiant jeter, se débarrasser de ou renoncer complètement à quelque chose, souvent avec une connotation de destruction ou de dissimulation. Elle vient du jargon maritime, où « deep six » désigne un enterrement en mer à six brasses de profondeur.

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.

    frJeter aux oubliettes

    • 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    • They gave the outdated equipment the deep six.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.

    frlaisser tomber

    • 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.