show the door

show the door
verb
ask to leave
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I was shown the door when I asked for a raise

Hypernyms: ↑eject, ↑chuck out, ↑exclude, ↑turf out, ↑boot out, ↑turn out
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s PP

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phrasal
: to tell (a person) to get out (as from a house or a room) : turn out : send packing

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show (someone) the door
: to tell or force (someone) to leave

We don't tolerate bad behavior. If you cause trouble, we'll show you the door.

If the coach doesn't win this year, they'll show him the door. [=they'll fire him]

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Main Entry:door

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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