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Turf out Meaning in English

expression

ˈtɝf/ /ˈaʊt
TURF-owt
tˈɜːf/ /ˈaʊt
TERF-owt

释义

To force someone to leave a place or position, often suddenly or without warning.

用法与细微差别

Informal, mainly British English. Often used when someone is made to leave a place (home, job, event) forcefully or against their will. Synonyms: 'kick out', 'throw out'. Not used for polite or formal situations.

例句

They turfed out the old furniture to make space.

basic

He was turfed out of the club for breaking the rules.

basic

The landlord turfed out the tenants after the lease ended.

basic

I got turfed out of my room when my cousin visited.

natural

She was turfed out of the meeting for speaking out of turn.

natural

The company suddenly turfed out half its staff last month.

natural