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
Gunne-Swedish, Norwegian
Gaylord['geiləd]
PÉTerPAY-terHungarian
Cassianus-Ancient Roman
Ogden['ɔ:gdən]
Paz (1)-Spanish