Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

send someone to the showers

Idiom

sɛnd ˈsʌmˌwʌn tə ðə ˈʃaʊərz

Definition

To dismiss someone, often from a game, with a connotation of punishment or loss of favor.

Examples

The coach decided to send the player to the showers after his reckless foul.
After several mistakes, the manager sent the employee to the showers at the end of the day.
During the match, it was clear that the referee was ready to send someone to the showers for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Meaning

This phrase is typically used in a sporting context to indicate that a player is removed from the game, often for bad behavior or incompetence. It can also mean to end someone’s involvement in an activity or situation.