Turf off

verb

To remove someone from a place or situation.

The club owner turfed off some unruly customers.
Visual representation of "turf off" - To remove someone from a place or situation.

Often appears as...

  • get turfed off
  • turfed off the premises

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To remove the grass from an area.

We need to turf off the lawn before replanting.
Visual representation of "turf off" - To remove the grass from an area.

Often appears as...

  • turf off the grass
  • turf off the lawn
verb

To remove someone from a place or situation.

The club owner turfed off some unruly customers.
Visual representation of "turf off" - To remove someone from a place or situation.

Often appears as...

  • get turfed off
  • turfed off the premises

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To remove the grass from an area.

We need to turf off the lawn before replanting.
Visual representation of "turf off" - To remove the grass from an area.

Often appears as...

  • turf off the grass
  • turf off the lawn
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "turf off"
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Nuance of Aggression

Implies forceful removal, often because of misbehavior or conflict.

Illustration for Nuance of Aggression
After the fight broke out, security turfed off the instigators.
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British Slang

Mainly used in the UK, it's casual and may not be understood universally.

Illustration for British Slang
He was cheating at cards, so we turfed him off.
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Not Literally

Used in a figurative sense; the person isn't necessarily thrown onto turf.

Illustration for Not Literally
She was turfed off the panel for not complying with the rules.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Nuance of Aggression

Implies forceful removal, often because of misbehavior or conflict.

Illustration for Nuance of Aggression
After the fight broke out, security turfed off the instigators.
LampPro Tip 2/3

British Slang

Mainly used in the UK, it's casual and may not be understood universally.

Illustration for British Slang
He was cheating at cards, so we turfed him off.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literally

Used in a figurative sense; the person isn't necessarily thrown onto turf.

Illustration for Not Literally
She was turfed off the panel for not complying with the rules.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Nuance of Aggression

Implies forceful removal, often because of misbehavior or conflict.

Illustration for Nuance of Aggression
After the fight broke out, security turfed off the instigators.
LampPro Tip 2/3

British Slang

Mainly used in the UK, it's casual and may not be understood universally.

Illustration for British Slang
He was cheating at cards, so we turfed him off.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literally

Used in a figurative sense; the person isn't necessarily thrown onto turf.

Illustration for Not Literally
She was turfed off the panel for not complying with the rules.
Visual representation of the word "Turf off"

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