walking papers

/ˈwɔːkɪŋ ˈpeɪpəz/

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/ˈwɔːkɪŋ ˈpeɪpəz/C1informalamerican

Неформальное выражение, означающее увольнение с работы или указание покинуть отношения или ситуацию; по сути, уведомление об увольнении или прекращении.
Expresión informal que significa ser despedido del trabajo o recibir la indicación de abandonar una relación o situación; en esencia, una notificación de despido o de fin.
Expression informelle désignant un licenciement ou une notification de renvoi, ou encore le fait d'être prié de partir d'une relation ou d'une situation. En substance, un avis de cessation d'emploi ou de fin.
Informeller Ausdruck für eine Entlassung von der Arbeit oder die Aufforderung, eine Beziehung oder Situation zu verlassen; im Wesentlichen eine Kündigung oder Beendigung.
Expressão informal que significa demissão do trabalho ou ordem para alguém deixar um relacionamento ou uma situação; essencialmente, aviso de dispensa ou de término.
非正式用语，指解雇通知或要求某人离开某段关系、某个场合的逐客令；本质上就是被辞退或被迫离开。
تعبير غير رسمي يعني الطرد من العمل أو الإشارة إلى وجوب ترك علاقة أو موقف؛ أي إشعار بالإنهاء أو الإقالة.

An informal expression referring to being fired from a job or being told to leave a relationship or situation; essentially, a notice of dismissal or termination.

Dismissal from employmentB2informalamerican
A notice of termination of employment; being fired or let go from a job.
Увольнение
- After the budget cuts, half the department got their walking papers.
- He was given his walking papers after missing too many deadlines.
- She received her walking papers without any prior warning.
End of a relationshipB2informalamerican
A metaphorical notice that a romantic relationship is over; being dumped or rejected.
Разрыв отношений
- After the argument, she handed him his walking papers.
- He knew he was getting his walking papers when she stopped returning his calls.
- Their relationship ended when she gave him his walking papers.