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give the bounce

/ɡɪv ðə baʊns/

翻译: 过时俚语,指解雇某人、结束恋爱关系或突然甩掉某人或某物。

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/ɡɪv ðə baʊns/slangamerican已废弃
  • zh过时俚语,指解雇某人、结束恋爱关系或突然甩掉某人或某物。

An outdated slang phrase meaning to dismiss someone from a job, end a romantic relationship, or get rid of someone or something abruptly.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

    zh解雇或断绝关系

    • 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.

    zh拒绝或放弃

    • 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.