deep-six的词源

英文词源

deep-six

"Destroy or dispose of (something) irretrievably", 1920s (as the deep six 'the grave'): perhaps from the custom of burial at sea at a depth of six fathoms.

中文词源

deep-six：抛弃

口语用语，坟墓。一种说法认为来自six foots, 普通坟墓深度，另一种说法认为来自six fathoms, 海底坟墓深度。引申词义抛弃。

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