Word: Turf Out
Definition:
"Turf out" is a phrasal verb that means to force someone to leave a place or to expel them. It is often used when someone is being kicked out, usually in a somewhat informal or forceful manner.
Usage Instructions:
You can use "turf out" when you want to describe a situation where someone is removed from a location, especially if it’s done by someone in authority or if it involves a conflict.
Example Sentence:
"The manager had to turf out the rowdy customers who were causing trouble in the restaurant."
Advanced Usage:
In more formal contexts, you might use "expel" or "remove" instead of "turf out." However, "turf out" is commonly used in casual conversation.
Word Variants:
- "Turfing out" (present participle)
- "Turfed out" (past tense)
Different Meanings:
While "turf out" primarily means to expel, "turf" on its own can refer to grass or a field (as in "turf field") and is also used in other phrases, such as "turf war," which means a conflict between groups over territory.
Synonyms:
- Expel
- Remove
- Kick out
- Dispossess
- Eject
Idioms and Related Phrasal Verbs:
- "Kick out" - a similar informal phrase that also means to expel someone. - "Throw out" - means to discard or remove something or someone. - "Send packing" - another informal way to say that someone is expelled or sent away.