to show somebody the door
01
to dismiss or fire someone from their job or position
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Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
例
He was shown the door last week after he was caught sleeping on the job.
02
to accompany a guest, visitor, etc. to the exit of a room or building
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Formal
Idiom
例
Thank you so much for coming in for the interview. John, would you please show Mr. Porter the door?
03
to angrily ask someone to leave a place
Idiom
Informal
例
After his disrespectful comments, the manager showed the employee the door, making it clear that his behavior was unacceptable.
