give the bounce

• Expresión coloquial y desactualizada que significa despedir a alguien de un trabajo, terminar una relación romántica o deshacerse bruscamente de alguien o algo.

An outdated slang phrase meaning to dismiss someone from a job, end a romantic relationship, or get rid of someone or something abruptly.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

   Despedir a alguien

   • 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.

   descartar o rechazar

   • 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.