Give somebody/get the bum’s rush
phrase
To force someone to leave suddenly or quickly.
The nightclub bouncer gave him the bum's rush because he was causing trouble.
Often appears as...
- give someone the bum's rush
- getting the bum's rush
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To handle something hurriedly or dismiss it quickly.
They tried to give the proposal the bum's rush, but it was too important to dismiss.
Often appears as...
- give the proposal the bum's rush
- got the bum's rush
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
phrase
To force someone to leave suddenly or quickly.
The nightclub bouncer gave him the bum's rush because he was causing trouble.
Often appears as...
- give someone the bum's rush
- getting the bum's rush
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To handle something hurriedly or dismiss it quickly.
They tried to give the proposal the bum's rush, but it was too important to dismiss.
Often appears as...
- give the proposal the bum's rush
- got the bum's rush
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Ejection
Emphasizes quick and forceful removal, often without much warning.
After shouting at the staff, he got the bum's rush out of the restaurant.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Circumstances
Used when someone is removed due to bad behavior or overstaying a welcome.
When he started double-dipping, the party gave him the bum's rush.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
Best used in casual conversations rather than formal situations.
She got the bum's rush from the club for sneaking in drinks.
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