Pronunciation: /dip sɪks/
noun a nautical term referring to the depth of six fathoms, or approximately 36 feet
A1 I threw the deep six into the ocean.
A2 The captain ordered the crew to give the deep six to the old equipment.
B1 The sailor decided to give the deep six to his old memories.
B2 After years of holding on, she finally gave the deep six to her toxic relationship.
C1 The company decided to give the deep six to their outdated technology and invest in new systems.
C2 The government gave the deep six to the controversial policy after facing backlash from the public.
verb to dispose of or get rid of something, often by throwing it overboard
A1 I deep six my old toys when I get new ones.
A2 She deep sixes any negative thoughts by focusing on positive affirmations.
B1 The company decided to deep six the outdated software and invest in new technology.
B2 The team captain made the tough decision to deep six the original game plan and try a new strategy.
C1 The government decided to deep six the controversial bill after facing strong opposition.
C2 The CEO deep sixed the proposed merger after discovering potential risks to the company.
formal The captain ordered the crew to deep six the damaged cargo to prevent it from sinking the ship.
informal We need to deep six this old couch and get a new one for the living room.
slang Let's deep six this plan and come up with something better.
figurative She decided to deep six her past mistakes and start fresh in a new city.
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