be given the hook

be given the hook

To be relieved of a particular job or task. After allowing back-to-back home runs, our closer was given the hook.
See also: given, hook
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • come back and see us
  • a while back
  • (in) back of (something)
  • back of
  • back of something
  • back o' Bourke
  • back
  • back at (something or some place)
  • echo back to
  • be/go back to square one