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to show somebody the door
01
to dismiss or fire someone from their job or position
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Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
Beispiele
He's been caught stealing from the company, and they're going to show him the door.
02
to accompany a guest, visitor, etc. to the exit of a room or building
![to [show] {sb} the door definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46075/original/?type=jpeg "to [show] {sb} the door definition and meaning")
Formal
Idiom
Beispiele
As the party was coming to an end, the host offered to show the guests the door.
03
to angrily ask someone to leave a place
Idiom
Informal
Beispiele
The restaurant manager encountered a rude customer and promptly showed him the door, refusing to tolerate any mistreatment of the staff.
