show somebody the door

Definición y Significado de "show somebody the door"

to show somebody the door

to dismiss or fire someone from their job or position

Disapproving

Idiom

Informal

Example

He was shown the door last week after he was caught sleeping on the job.

He's been caught stealing from the company, and they're going to show him the door.

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

Formal

Idiom

Example

Thank you so much for coming in for the interview.

As the party was coming to an end, the host offered to show the guests the door.

to angrily ask someone to leave a place

Idiom

Informal

Example

After his disrespectful comments, the manager showed the employee the door, making it clear that his behavior was unacceptable.

The party host had enough of the disruptive guests and decided to show them the door, putting an end to their unruly behavior.

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