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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
Exemple
He was shown the door last week after he was caught sleeping on the job.
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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FormalIdiomExemple
Thank you so much for coming in for the interview. John, would you please show Mr. Porter the door?
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
IdiomInformalExemple
After his disrespectful comments, the manager showed the employee the door, making it clear that his behavior was unacceptable.
The party host had enough of the disruptive guests and decided to show them the door, putting an end to their unruly behavior.
