take out the trash

Definitions

1. Often used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take out, trash.
2. To forcefully remove undesirable people from a place.
   idiomatic
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.
   idiomatic

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