The company decided to cut him loose after the project ended.
cut someone loose
idiomTo let someone go from something, such as a position, relationship, or obligation.
She realized the friendship was toxic and finally decided to cut him loose for her own peace of mind.
After the manager realized the consultant was no longer providing value, he made the difficult decision to cut him loose before the final contract renewal.
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all bedlam breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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all hell breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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bring someone to their knees
To defeat and make submit to orders.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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call someone everything but a child of God
To call someone many abusive names.