give (one) the sack



give (one) the sack

To fire someone from a job or task. The new secretary is so rude—I need to give her the sack. I tried so hard to do a good job in Mrs. Smith's garden, but she gave me the sack anyway.
See also: give, sack

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Joaninha-Portuguese
Lucienneluy-SYENFrench
JazlynJAZ-linEnglish (Modern)
SeftonSEF-tənEnglish (Rare)
PÄIvÄPIE-vaFinnish
Squires['skwaiəz]