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to get the bird
01
to be subjected to disapproval, rejection, or criticism from others, often through booing
Dialect
British
British![to [get] the bird definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/19380/original/dislike?type=jpeg "to [get] the bird definition and meaning")
Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
Exemplos
The comedian's offensive jokes caused them to get the bird from the audience, who began booing and hissing loudly.
The politician was surprised to get the bird from the crowd during their speech, as they had expected a more positive reception.
02
to be fired or dismissed from a job, usually in an abrupt or disrespectful manner
![to [get] the bird definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/41608/original/?type=jpeg "to [get] the bird definition and meaning")
IdiomInformalExemplos
I heard Bill got the bird for screwing up the Robertson accounts.
If the company has to make cutbacks, some employees may be getting the bird.
