give (one) running shoes

To end something abruptly with someone (thus forcing a hasty exit). My boss gave me running shoes today—after five years on the job! I can't believe it. No, I gave my date running shoes—there was just no chemistry between us.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Dimitri	dee-MEE-tree (Russian)	Russian, French
Sydney	SID-nee	English
Chika (1)	-	Western African, Igbo
MelÁNia	-	Hungarian, Slovak
Cicely	['sisli]
German (1)	JUR-mən	English