English

Verb

give someone the boot

1. (transitive, idiomatic, Britain, informal) To fire, to sack, to eject.

   I am sorry for your husband and children, but I have to give you the boot.‎

   They said I couldn't do the job so they gave me the boot. So, now I'm looking for work again.‎

Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:lay off