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
Rosaria	ro-ZAH-ryah	Italian
Law	[lɔ:]
Wubbe	VUB-bə (Dutch), WUB-bə (Dutch)	Frisian, Dutch
Maikel	-	Dutch
Natsuki	nah-tsoo-kee	Japanese
Georgie	JOR-jee	English