Put somebody out to grass
verb
To make someone retire from their job or position.
After 30 years in the industry, they decided to put John out to grass.
Often appears as...
- to put a high-level executive out to grass
- to put an obsolete technology out to grass
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To stop using something or someone because they are no longer useful.
With the new machinery coming in, we are putting the old system out to grass.
Often appears as...
- put outdated technology out to grass
- put obsolete machinery out to grass
Usage tips
Neutral
Idiomatic
verb
To make someone retire from their job or position.
After 30 years in the industry, they decided to put John out to grass.
Often appears as...
- to put a high-level executive out to grass
- to put an obsolete technology out to grass
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To stop using something or someone because they are no longer useful.
With the new machinery coming in, we are putting the old system out to grass.
Often appears as...
- put outdated technology out to grass
- put obsolete machinery out to grass
Usage tips
Neutral
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Forced Retirement
This phrase suggests someone is being retired involuntarily, not by their own choice.
Though he loved his job, the company put Robert out to grass.
Pro Tip 2/3Discreet Dismissal
May imply a subtle way of removing someone from their role without a direct dismissal.
Instead of firing her, they just put her out to grass.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Sentiment
Can convey a negative feeling as it is undervaluing someone’s ability due to age or change.
His colleagues felt it was unfair when he was put out to grass.
Pro Tip 1/3Forced Retirement
This phrase suggests someone is being retired involuntarily, not by their own choice.
Though he loved his job, the company put Robert out to grass.
Pro Tip 2/3Discreet Dismissal
May imply a subtle way of removing someone from their role without a direct dismissal.
Instead of firing her, they just put her out to grass.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Sentiment
Can convey a negative feeling as it is undervaluing someone’s ability due to age or change.
His colleagues felt it was unfair when he was put out to grass.
Pro Tip 1/3Forced Retirement
This phrase suggests someone is being retired involuntarily, not by their own choice.
Though he loved his job, the company put Robert out to grass.
Pro Tip 2/3Discreet Dismissal
May imply a subtle way of removing someone from their role without a direct dismissal.
Instead of firing her, they just put her out to grass.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Sentiment
Can convey a negative feeling as it is undervaluing someone’s ability due to age or change.
His colleagues felt it was unfair when he was put out to grass.
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