bin

1. n. What British, Irish, and Australian people, in their wisdom, call a garbage can.

2. v. To deposit something in said garbage can. Metaphorically, to jettison a person from one's social orbit.

British Person - Please bin that rubbish.
American Person - I beg your pardon?
British Person - By which I mean, please place it in that bin.
American Person - Oh, I see!
British Person - And please do it quickly or I'll be forced to bin you as well.
American Person - I certainly wouldn't want that, friend.
British Person - Nor would I, friend. Nor would I.

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