Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-the-boot
idiom
/ˈɡɛt ðə bʊt/
Definition
To be dismissed or kicked out of a place, especially from a job or an event.
Examples
- After several warning signs, John finally got the boot from his job.
- The team lost the match badly and the coach said that they would all get the boot if they don’t improve.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used to express the act of someone being removed from a position, often unexpectedly or unpleasantly.
Synonyms
- dismiss
- fire
- let go
- remove
