to show somebody the door

Definition und Bedeutung von „ show somebody the door“ im Englischen

to show somebody the door
01

jemandem die Tür zeigen, jemanden rauswerfen

to dismiss or fire someone from their job or position
to [show] {sb} the door definition and meaning
disapproving
idiom
informal
Beispiele
She was shown the door for leaking confidential documents.
Wegen der Weitergabe vertraulicher Dokumente wurde ihr die Tür gezeigt.
02

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

to [show] {sb} the door definition and meaning
formal
idiom
Beispiele
The nurse showed the patient the door after giving him the paperwork.
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.
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