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walking papers

/ˈwɔːkɪŋ ˈpeɪpəz/

Traduction: 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.

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/ˈwɔːkɪŋ ˈpeɪpəz/C1informalamerican
  • frExpression 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.

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.

  1. Dismissal from employmentB2informalamerican

    A notice of termination of employment; being fired or let go from a job.

    frLicenciement

    • 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.
  2. End of a relationshipB2informalamerican

    A metaphorical notice that a romantic relationship is over; being dumped or rejected.

    frLettre de rupture

    • 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.