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to be out on one's ear
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to be dismissed or expelled from a place, job, or position
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "be out on one's ear" and when to use it?
The idiom "be out on one's ear" originates from the image of someone being physically thrown out of a place by their ear, a way of forcefully ejecting someone in a humiliating manner. It is used to describe a situation where someone is abruptly and forcefully removed from a job, position, or place, usually implying a lack of respect or courtesy in the manner of their expulsion.
Example
After the scandal was uncovered, he was out on his ear, fired from his prestigious job.
She never imagined that a simple misunderstanding would lead to her being out on her ear.
When the company went bankrupt, everyone was out on their ear, left without a job or a paycheck.
