"the trash takes itself out" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} the trash takes itself out
  1. (informal, Canada, US) An undesirable person leaves. Tags: Canada, US, informal
    Sense id: en-the_trash_takes_itself_out-en-phrase-x3l3~1UD Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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