to get the bird
01
bli utbuad, mötas av burop
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
Exempel
The politician was surprised to get the bird from the crowd during their speech, as they had expected a more positive reception.
Talaren blev utbuad när han undvek huvudfrågan.
02
bli utslängd från jobbet, få sparken utan pardon
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")
idiom
informal
Exempel
If the company has to make cutbacks, some employees may be getting the bird.
Hon väntade sig en varning, men fick i stället sparken utan pardon.
