bum's\ rush

bum's\ rush
n. phr. slang
throwing or pushing someone out from where he is not wanted.

When John tried to go to the party where he was not invited, Bill and Fred gave him the bum's rush.

Tom became too noisy, and he got the bum's rush.

2. To hurry or rush (someone).

The salesman tried to give me the bum's rush.


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  • bum's rush — np Ejection by force. Stanley became so obnoxious, we had to give him the bum s rush to get him out. 1920s …   Historical dictionary of American slang

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