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to show somebody the door
01
to dismiss or fire someone from their job or position
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Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
Voorbeelden
He's been caught stealing from the company, and they're going to show him the door.
02
to accompany a guest, visitor, etc. to the exit of a room or building
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FormalIdiomVoorbeelden
As the party was coming to an end, the host offered to show the guests the door.
03
to angrily ask someone to leave a place
IdiomInformalVoorbeelden
When the investor realized the entrepreneur's dishonesty, he wasted no time in showing him the door, terminating their business partnership.
