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to show somebody the door
01
montrer la porte à quelqu'un, mettre quelqu'un dehors
to dismiss or fire someone from their job or position
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disapproving
idiom
informal
Exemples
The board showed the CEO the door after the scandal.
Après le scandale, le conseil a montré la porte au PDG.
02
to accompany a guest, visitor, etc. to the exit of a room or building
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formal
idiom
Exemples
I'll show you the door so you do n't get lost in the hallway.
03
to angrily ask someone to leave a place
idiom
informal
Exemples
The party host had enough of the disruptive guests and decided to show them the door, putting an end to their unruly behavior.
