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weed out
to remove what is unwanted
In more detail
1. (verb) to remove unwanted plants from a garden or other area
2. (verb) to remove or get rid of unwanted people or things from a group
Examples
- 1. I need to weed out the dandelions from my lawn. 2. The company weeded out underperforming employees during the restructuring.
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