Phrase guide

take out the trash

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

Often used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take out, trash.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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verb

Meaning 2

To forcefully remove undesirable people from a place.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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verb

Meaning 3

To announce something, hoping it will not get much publicity, at a time when it is not likely to be noticed by the news media, for instance on election day or late on Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: viedä roskat — used other than figuratively or idiomatically
  • French: sortir les poubelles — used other than figuratively or idiomatically
  • French: sortir la poubelle — used other than figuratively or idiomatically
  • Polish: wyrzucać śmieci — used other than figuratively or idiomatically
  • Polish: wyrzucić śmieci — used other than figuratively or idiomatically
  • Spanish: sacar la basura — used other than figuratively or idiomatically