send a message
To implicitly communicate an idea, typically through one's actions.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He quit his job to send a message to his boss.”
“By refusing to attend the meeting, the manager wanted to send a message about the new policy.”
“The government imposed strict sanctions to send a message that such aggressive behavior would no longer be tolerated by the international community.”
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mixed message
Any communication that is contradictory, inconsistent, or unclear, especially in its motive or intent.
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send away
To dismiss from one's presence.
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send away for
To write to a business or other organisation, requesting a thing.
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send for a toss
To use or invest on the off chance.
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send shivers down someone's spine
To terrify; to make someone feel extremely nervous.
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send someone packing
To expel, eject, or dismiss someone; to send away, chase off, or force out; (from a job or employment position) to fire.
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send someone to the showers
To remove a player from a particular team competition before the conclusion of the event, especially because that player's contribution on this occasion has been below his or her expected level of performance.
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send to Coventry
To ostracize, or systematically ignore someone.
Last updated August 10, 2026