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walking papers

/ˈwɔːkɪŋ ˈpeɪpəz/

Tradução: Expressão informal que significa demissão do trabalho ou ordem para alguém deixar um relacionamento ou uma situação; essencialmente, aviso de dispensa ou de término.

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/ˈwɔːkɪŋ ˈpeɪpəz/C1informalamerican
  • ptExpressão informal que significa demissão do trabalho ou ordem para alguém deixar um relacionamento ou uma situação; essencialmente, aviso de dispensa ou de término.

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.

    ptDemissão

    • 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.

    ptFim do relacionamento

    • 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.