give the bounce

• Veralteter umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck, der bedeutet, jemanden zu entlassen, eine romantische Beziehung zu beenden oder sich abrupt von jemandem oder etwas zu trennen.

An outdated slang phrase meaning to dismiss someone from a job, end a romantic relationship, or get rid of someone or something abruptly.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

   Entlassen oder Schluss machen

   • 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.

   Ablehnen oder verwerfen

   • 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.