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to show somebody the door
01
iemand de deur wijzen, iemand ontslaan
to dismiss or fire someone from their job or position
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afkeurend
idioom
informeel
Voorbeelden
After the final warning, the company showed him the door.
Na de laatste waarschuwing wees het bedrijf hem de deur.
02
to accompany a guest, visitor, etc. to the exit of a room or building
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formeel
idioom
Voorbeelden
After the meeting, the assistant showed the visitors the door.
03
to angrily ask someone to leave a place
idioom
informeel
Voorbeelden
After his disrespectful comments, the manager showed the employee the door, making it clear that his behavior was unacceptable.
