He was late every day and finally got the bullet.
get the bullet
idiomTo be fired from one's employment.
Origin
disputed originHotten suggests a play on the idea of being discharged (as a bullet is from a gun).
The company is cutting costs, so several people in the marketing department just got the bullet.
Despite his years of loyal service, the manager was shocked when he unexpectedly got the bullet following the corporate merger.
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bite the bullet
To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.
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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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dodge a bullet
To have a narrow escape; to avoid injury, disaster, or some other undesirable situation.
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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