Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-show-someone-the-door
idiom
/təʊ ʃoʊ ˈsʌmwʌn ðə dɔːr/
Definition
To inform someone that they must leave, often in an unceremonious or abrupt manner.
Examples
- After the argument, the manager decided it was time to show him the door.
- She was so unhappy with his behavior that she finally showed him the door.
Meaning
The phrase implies guiding someone out while emphasizing that they are no longer welcome.
Synonyms
- kick out
- expel
- dismiss
- send away
