give someone the boot
(idiomatic, British, informal) To fire, sack or eject someone.
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(idiomatic, British, informal) To fire, sack or eject someone.
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(idiomatic, transitive) To eject, dismiss, expel, or forcefully remove (someone or something).
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- get the elbow70%
British slang meaning to be fired or dismissed from a job — the elbow here being the nudge that pushes you out the door. It's a slightly more colorful cousin of 'getting the boot' or 'getting the sack.' The phrase captures that unceremonious feeling of being shown the exit with minimal fanfare. It can also sometimes mean being rejected by a romantic partner, adding extra sting to an already unpleasant situation.