The idiom "be out on one's ear" originates from the image of someone being physically thrown out of a place by their ear, a way of forcefully ejecting someone in a humiliating manner. It is used to describe a situation where someone is abruptly and forcefully removed from a job, position, or place, usually implying a lack of respect or courtesy in the manner of their expulsion.

What is the origin of the idiom "be out on one's ear" and when to use it?

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to [be] out on {one's} ear

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