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get the boot

idiom
Meaning

To be dismissed from employment.


Examples
SIMPLE

He was lazy, so he got the boot.

CONTEXTUAL

After the company lost a major client, several employees were worried they might get the boot.

COMPLEX

Despite his long years of loyal service, the manager was shocked when he received notice that he had gotten the boot due to the corporate restructuring.

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  1. 01

    boot camp

    Any short, often intensive course of training.

  2. 02

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  3. 03

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  4. 04

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  5. 05

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

  6. 06

    get a charge out of

    To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.

  7. 07

    get a clue

    To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration

  8. 08

    get a fix

    To obtain something necessary, especially a dose of an addictive drug or anything else compulsively sought after.

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