Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-sack
phrase
/ðə sæk/
Definition
The term ‘the-sack’ typically refers to being dismissed from one’s job or position.
Examples
- After the merger, several employees received the sack without warning.
- He was upset when he got the sack for being late repeatedly.
- It can be tough to handle the sack, but sometimes it’s an opportunity for a new beginning.
Meaning
The phrase often conveys a sense of being removed or let go, usually in the context of employment.
Synonyms
- fired
- dismissed
- let go
- terminated
