He was late every day and finally got the sack.
get the sack
idiomTo be dismissed from employment.
After the manager discovered that he had been stealing from the register, he immediately got the sack.
Despite his long tenure at the firm, the sudden restructuring meant that many loyal employees eventually got the sack.
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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.
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get a grip
To come to one's senses and become more rational after having experienced a strong emotion.