Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-the-bounce
idiom
/ɡɛt ðə baʊns/
Definition
To be rejected or dismissed, usually in the context of getting a response from someone or in a situation where one expects to be welcome or included.
Examples
- After applying for the job, I ended up getting the bounce when I didn’t receive a call back.
- She felt embarrassed when she got the bounce from the party invitation.
- He tried to join the group but ended up getting the bounce instead.
Meaning
The phrase indicates a feeling of being turned away or not accepted, similar to how a ball can bounce away from an obstacle.
Synonyms
- rejected
- dismissed
- turned away
- shown the door
