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Harmon gave Nolte the heave-ho and Masariu escorted the still-enraged, still-muttering coach off the court, toward the locker room.—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024 As Democrats gave a handful of centrists the heave-ho, Republicans rejected some of their more strident MAGA candidates.—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 21 June 2023 The cargo area is big enough for five occupants' luggage, but the high floor means loading heavy bags requires a heave-ho.—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2023
Word History
Etymology
from heave ho!, interjection used when heaving on a rope
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