give the bounce

• تعبير عامي قديم يعني طرد شخص من عمله أو إنهاء علاقة عاطفية معه أو التخلص منه أو من شيء ما بشكل مفاجئ وحاسم.

An outdated slang phrase meaning to dismiss someone from a job, end a romantic relationship, or get rid of someone or something abruptly.

1. Dismiss or fire someoneC1slangamerican

   To terminate someone's employment or to end a relationship abruptly.

   الطرد أو إنهاء العلاقة

   • The boss gave him the bounce after he missed too many deadlines.
   • She gave her boyfriend the bounce after he lied to her.
   • The company gave the entire department the bounce during the layoffs.

2. Reject or discard somethingC1slangamerican

   To reject an idea, proposal, or object.

   رفض أو إسقاط

   • The committee gave the proposal the bounce because it was too expensive.
   • He gave the old furniture the bounce and bought new ones.
   • The editor gave the article the bounce for being poorly written.