to show somebody the door

Definice a význam slova „ show somebody the door“ v angličtině

to show somebody the door
01

to dismiss or fire someone from their job or position

to [show] {sb} the door definition and meaning
DisapprovingDisapproving
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
Příklady
He was shown the door last week after he was caught sleeping on the job.
02

to accompany a guest, visitor, etc. to the exit of a room or building

to [show] {sb} the door definition and meaning
FormalFormal
IdiomIdiom
example
Příklady
Thank you so much for coming in for the interview. John, would you please show Mr. Porter the door?
03

to angrily ask someone to leave a place

IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
Příklady
The professor warned the disruptive student multiple times, but when their behavior continued, she finally showed them the door, removing them from the classroom.
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