give (someone) the sack
idiom
informal
: to dismiss (someone) suddenly from a job : to fire (someone)
The company gave him the sack for improper conduct.
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“Give (someone) the sack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20%28someone%29%20the%20sack. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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