- to pull up by the roots
- to uproot
Generated: This phrase is used to describe the action of removing something completely from its origin or source, often used in a context where something is eliminated or eradicated entirely.
He decided to pull up the weeds in the garden by the roots.
Generated: Similar to the first meaning, this phrase can also indicate removing a person or group from their familiar environment, often with connotations of disruption or significant change.
tā men他们wèi le为了zhuī qiú追求gēng更hǎo好de的shēng huó生活,lián gēn bá连根拔de地bān搬dào到le了lìng另yī一gě个chéng shì城市。
They uprooted and moved to another city in pursuit of a better life.