heave hos

Übersetzungen

heave-hosubstantiv

heave hos

Pl.

heave-hos
Pl.
UK
/ˌhiːv ˈhəʊ/
US
/ˌhiv ˈhoʊ/
With a great heave-ho, they managed to lift the heavy box onto the truck.
С большим выбросом они смогли поднять тяжелую коробку на грузовик.
The boss gave him the heave-ho after he missed the deadline.
Босс дал ему пинок после того, как он пропустил срок.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Definitionen

heave-hosubstantiv
A forceful dismissal or rejection, especially from a job or position.
After the company merger, several employees got the heave-ho.
A rhythmic call or chant used by sailors or workers to coordinate their efforts when pulling or lifting together.
The crew gave a loud heave-ho as they hoisted the sails.
An act of pushing, pulling, or throwing something with a single vigorous effort.
With one final heave-ho, they shoved the piano across the room.