give (one) the boot

give (one) the boot

1. To fire one. After messing up that account, I'm terrified that my boss is going to give me the boot.
2. To end a relationship with a romantic partner; to break up with one. No, Susan is single again—she gave Kelly the boot.
See also: boot, give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • give (one) the push
  • give someone the push
  • give (someone) the gate
  • give someone the gate
  • give the gate
  • give somebody their walking papers
  • give someone their walking papers
  • give (one) (one's) walking papers
  • get the push
  • give somebody/get the push