Give Someone the Boot
= 1) fire, dismiss someone from their job
= 2) to end a romantic relationship with someone
Ex: After they found out the employee was stealing money, they “gave him the boot” and told him he was fired.
Ex: I had worked at that job for over 10 years, but today they “gave me the boot.” So I have to find a new job.
Ex: She “gave her boyfriend the boot” after she found out he was cheating on her.
