give someone the boot

English

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Verb

give someone the boot

1. (transitive, idiomatic, British, informal) To fire, sack, or eject someone.

   I am sorry for your husband and children, but I have to give you the boot.

   They said I couldn't do the job and gave me the boot. So, now I'm looking for work again.

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