the deep six

deep six

1. noun Death or burial at sea. Likely a reference to six fathoms of water being the standard depth at which to bury bodies at sea. Usually used in the forms "get the deep six" or "give someone the deep six." We were all afraid we'd be getting the deep six when our boat was caught in that huge storm. I'm been a sailor all my life, so when my time comes, please give me the deep six out in the Pacific.

2. noun Death in general; the grave. A reference to the standard six-foot depth of a grave. I'm starting to fear that our key witness may have been given the deep six at the hands of the mob. We are all heading for the deep six eventually, so you may as well make the most of the time you're given.

3. noun By extension, a rejection, disposal, or elimination (of someone or something. The studio decided to give the film the deep six after its budget began getting out of hand. The president's chief of staff got the deep six after it came to light that she had lied about her qualifications. After nearly 30 years of service, fabled warship is finally getting the deep six.

4. verb To reject, dispose of, or eliminate (someone or something). We're going to have to deep six this whole thing if it doesn't start coming together soon. The director just announced that we're deep sixing our moonshots program.

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释义	the deep six deep six 1. noun Death or burial at sea. Likely a reference to six fathoms of water being the standard depth at which to bury bodies at sea. Usually used in the forms "get the deep six" or "give someone the deep six." We were all afraid we'd be getting the deep six when our boat was caught in that huge storm. I'm been a sailor all my life, so when my time comes, please give me the deep six out in the Pacific. 2. noun Death in general; the grave. A reference to the standard six-foot depth of a grave. I'm starting to fear that our key witness may have been given the deep six at the hands of the mob. We are all heading for the deep six eventually, so you may as well make the most of the time you're given. 3. noun By extension, a rejection, disposal, or elimination (of someone or something. The studio decided to give the film the deep six after its budget began getting out of hand. The president's chief of staff got the deep six after it came to light that she had lied about her qualifications. After nearly 30 years of service, fabled warship is finally getting the deep six. 4. verb To reject, dispose of, or eliminate (someone or something). We're going to have to deep six this whole thing if it doesn't start coming together soon. The director just announced that we're deep sixing our moonshots program. See also: deep, six Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. the deep six verb See deep six See also: deep, six McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: deep six deep-six deep-six (someone or something) deep-six, to all at sea all, completely, etc. at sea at sea, to be/all completely put (out) to sea mutiny References in periodicals archive Arrow speed was 264 fps for the Deep Six FMJ and 266 fps for the ICS Hunter. Torture tested targets: our team puts six top models to the test The noun deep six means "a place of disposal or abandonment." It's used especially in the phrase give it the deep six, meaning get rid of it completely; it's hot, it's dangerous, or it's incriminating. Way, way down Last but not least is the Deep Six FM J ($115/half-dozen), which combines the toughness of a Full Metal Jacket with an ultra micro-diameter Deep Six carbon core for more speed, kinetic energy, and durability with less friction. Straight shooters: the straight and narrow on the latest arrows Treasurer Lyle Oberg, 47, for example, the doctor from the bovicidal southern town of Brooks, used to belong to a group of rookie backbenchers called the Deep Six. The sextet were, 12 years back, self-appointed enforcers of the Klein revolution, sworn enemies of debt and deficit, and huge believers in that most unlikely of things: small, economical government. Call in the exterminator: the Klein revolution long over, the sugar's once more being sprinkled. Alberta faces reinfestation by the spending bug One new micro-diameter offering for 2015 is the Deep Six XD from Easton, which features a carbon-composite X-diameter shaft that accepts stainless steel Deep Six RPS inserts that are 65 percent stronger than aluminum and weigh 25 grains for improved front-of-center weight distribution. XD = Xtreme Devastation Top that off with the fact that these 100-grain heads are available for either standard inserts and arrow diameters or the Deep Six components found on Easton's Injexion shafts. The best blades in the business: this year's broadhead market promises deadly wound channels and short tracking jobs For shooters who prefer the new Easton Injexion arrows, NAP also has a Killzone model that is compatible with the Deep Six insert system. A killer new broadhead Also, since the Deep Six inserts are heavier (20 grains), FOC is increased for better downrange accuracy. Pinpoint accuracy: the hottest new Archery ammo and arrow add-ons The Killzone weighs 100 grains and there are two tip options--cut-on-contact and Trophy Tip--or 'choose the Deep Six compatible model. New-fangled sharp things: here's a rundown of broadheads that'll make the terminal end of your arrow even deadlier! The Deep Six insert uses Easton's Hidden Insert Technology (HIT) that sits inside the shaft to ensure a perfect fit and eliminate broadhead alignment issues. Easton introduces Injexion hunting arrow: innovative shaft includes new deep Six insert system
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