give someone the boot (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• When someone is dismissed from the job for specific reason, we can say that they have been given the boot.

Examples:

1. After that disaster Mr. Jason was known as responsible and the manager gave him the boot.
2. The bouncer gave him the boot for causing trouble at the club.
3. He found out she was cheating, so he gave her the boot right away.
4. After the company’s downsizing, they had to give several employees the boot.
5. The club bouncer gave the troublemaker the boot after he started fighting.
6. He was being so rude at the party that the host gave him the boot.
7. She was given the boot after the merger, as her position became redundant.
8. After months of poor performance, the company finally gave him the boot.
9. The manager had no choice but to give the striker the boot for his behavior off the field.
10. The coach gave the player the boot after repeated rule violations.
11. She gave him the boot after he failed to keep his promises.
12. After cheating on her, he was given the boot from the relationship.