He was lazy, so he got the boot.
get the boot
idiomTo be dismissed from employment.
After the company lost a major client, several employees were worried they might get the boot.
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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boot camp
Any short, often intensive course of training.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
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get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.
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get a clue
To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration
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get a fix
To obtain something necessary, especially a dose of an addictive drug or anything else compulsively sought after.