take someone out

take someone out
1. tv. to block someone, as in a football game.
I was supposed to take the left end out, but I was trapped under the center. CD Okay, Andy, you take out the center this time.
2. tv. to kill someone. (Underworld.)
The boss told Rocko to take out Barlowe.
Barlowe was sure he could keep Rocko from taking him out.
3. tv. to date someone.
I hope he’ll take me out soon.
She wanted to take him out for an evening.

Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions. 2015.

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