turf out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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"It must have been an argument of some consequence because it resulted in you being turfed out of the lodge that you were staying in," said the judge.
From BBC
But the major political figures involved paid the ultimate political price: They were turfed out of office by voters.
From Seattle Times
I have to say that I did run afoul of the authorities in Iran and was turfed out with 48 hours to leave and probably couldn’t go back, but I completely second what Pico said.
From New York Times
“This is the time of year to be taking your turf out and replacing it with California-friendly landscapes,” which include native plants from the state, the southwestern U.S.,
From Los Angeles Times
If one is turfed out by the voters, will the next one act responsibly?
From BBC
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