give_the_sack | ||
1. | [ verb ] (work) terminate the employment of | |
Synonyms: | fire can force_out give_the_axe dismiss sack send_away terminate give_notice | |
Examples: | "The boss fired his secretary today" "The company terminated 25% of its workers" |
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Related terms: | hire remove retire squeeze_out furlough dismiss pension_off drive_out dismissal | |
Similar spelling: |
give_the_axe give_the_gate |