give the sack

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck dafür, jemanden aus der Arbeit zu entlassen, meist wegen schlechter Leistung oder eines Vergehens.

An informal expression meaning to dismiss someone from their job, typically for poor performance or misconduct.

1. Dismiss from employmentB2informalbritish

   To terminate someone's employment, usually for poor performance or misconduct.

   Entlassen

   • The company gave him the sack after he was caught stealing.
   • She was given the sack for consistently arriving late.
   • If you don't improve your work, they might give you the sack.