I’ve also heard it used almost exclusively in terms of “getting rid of someone/something from where it currently is”, most commonly “86 that thought/idea” in place of “forget that” or similar
It’s always been from restaurants as far as I remember. I’ve only ever heard it in restaurant contexts; i.e. “we’re 86 French fries” or something like that.
I’ve also heard it used almost exclusively in terms of “getting rid of someone/something from where it currently is”, most commonly “86 that thought/idea” in place of “forget that” or similar
Turns out it originally is from food menus
I always heard it as “8 miles out, 6 feet under” I.e murdered and body dumped ages away.
Im actually really surprised no one else mentioned that one
It’s always been from restaurants as far as I remember. I’ve only ever heard it in restaurant contexts; i.e. “we’re 86 French fries” or something like that.