Meaning of the word "put someone out to pasture" in English
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put someone out to pasture
US /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn aʊt tə ˈpæstʃər/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn aʊt tə ˈpæstʃər/
Idiom
1.
to force someone to retire from their job or activity, especially due to old age or declining ability
Example:
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After 30 years of service, the company decided to put him out to pasture.
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The coach was worried the team would try to put him out to pasture if they lost too many games.
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