出局chūjú
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Meanings
1. (of a batter) to be put out (in baseball); to be dismissed (in cricket)
2. (of a player or team) to be eliminated from a competition
3. (fig.) to be weeded out; to get the chop (in a competitive environment)
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In order to deal with repeat offenders, Mr Johnson is also establishing a "two strikes and you're out" policy - serious breaches of the rules will result in permanent removal of free travel rights.
Strike three!