deep sixes

A form of deep six — To discard, get rid of, or cancel; to completely put an end to something.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of deep six
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APA

deep sixes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deep%20sixes

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Chicago

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