Turf out

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verb

To force someone to leave a place or position.

The security staff turfed out rowdy patrons from the bar.
Visual representation of "turf out" - To force someone to leave a place or position

Often appears as...

  • turf out of the house
  • turf out of the meeting

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "turf out"
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Eviction Implication

Suggests a forceful or abrupt removal, conveying a lack of choice for the person leaving.

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After the final warning, the tenant was turfed out.
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Negative Emotion

Often implies the person being removed is unwanted or has behaved badly.

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She was turfed out for cheating in the exam.
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Casual Expression

Seen as informal and might be inappropriate in formal writing or professional context.

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The committee was hesitant to turf him out.
Visual representation of the word "Turf out"

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