to get the bird

"get the bird"的定义和意义

to get the bird

to be subjected to disapproval, rejection, or criticism from others, often through booing

Dialect

British

Disapproving

Idiom

Informal

Example

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.

to be fired or dismissed from a job, usually in an abrupt or disrespectful manner

Idiom

Informal

Example

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.

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