to show somebody the door
01
to dismiss or fire someone from their job or position
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Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
Exempel
She's been warned about her poor attendance, and if she does n't improve, they'll show her the door.
02
to accompany a guest, visitor, etc. to the exit of a room or building
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Formal
Idiom
Exempel
When the meeting concluded, the chairman thanked everyone for their attendance and suggested it was time to show the attendees the door.
03
to angrily ask someone to leave a place
Idiom
Informal
Exempel
The restaurant manager encountered a rude customer and promptly showed him the door, refusing to tolerate any mistreatment of the staff.
