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give (one) the bag

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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