show someone the door

show someone the door
show someone the door
To turn someone out of the house
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Main Entry:door

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show someone the door informal phrase
to tell someone to leave, especially in a rude or angry way

When he asked for money, she showed him the door.

Thesaurus: to force someone to leave a placesynonym
Main entry: door

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I
see show
II
dismiss or eject someone from a place

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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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