bum's rush — noun get/be given the bum s rush to be forced to leave a place where people do not want you … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
bum's rush — bum s′ rush′ n. Slang. sts forcible ejection or dismissal • Etymology: 1915–20 … From formal English to slang
bum's rush — noun Etymology: bum (VII) slang 1. : forcible eviction or dismissal they gave him the bum s rush 2. : any compulsion applied against one s will or before one can consider the significance or consequences of an action * * * Slang … Useful english dictionary
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… … Dictionary of American idioms
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… … Dictionary of American idioms
bum's rush — /bʌmz ˈrʌʃ/ (say bumz rush) Colloquial –noun 1. the peremptory dismissal of an unwanted person. 2. the peremptory rejection of an idea or proposal. –phrase 3. give someone the bum s rush, a. to eject someone forcibly. b. to reject someone, as by… …
bum's rush — Slang. 1. forcible and swift ejection from a place: When they began to cause a disturbance, they were given the bum s rush. 2. any rude or abrupt dismissal: He gave the pesky salesman the bum s rush. [1920 25] * * * … Universalium
bum's rush — n. (colloq.) to give smb. the bum s rush ( to eject smb. ) * * * (colloq.) to give smb. the bum s rush ( to eject smb. ) … Combinatory dictionary
bum’s rush — n. the ejection of a person from a place. □ I got the bum’s rush at that bar. Do I look that bad? □ Give this dame the bum’s rush. She can’t pay for nothin … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
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