give (one) the bag



give (one) the bag

1. To reject or abandon one's romantic partner abruptly. I loved Mary so much and thought she loved me too—I never expected her to give me the bag and then move halfway across the country!
2. To dismiss someone from a job. I can't believe the boss gave me the bag after five years on the job!
See also: bag, give

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
FelÍCia-Hungarian, Portuguese
KilieKIE-leeEnglish (Rare)
Kristeenkris-TEENEnglish (Rare)
Viator-Late Roman
Atwill['ætwil]
SÉArlasSHAHR-lasIrish