give somebody/get the sack

get the sack

To be fired from a job or task. The new secretary is so rude—it's time she got the sack. I tried so hard to do a good job in Mrs. Smith's garden, but I got the sack anyway.
See also: get, sack
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get the sack

see under get the ax.
See also: get, sack
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

give somebody/get the ˈsack

(informal) tell somebody/be told to leave a job, usually because of something that you have done wrong: If you don’t work harder you’ll get the sack. She gave him the sack because he was always late.This may refer to a servant losing their job. They were given their sack (= bag) of belongings and told to leave the house.
See also: get, give, sack, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

get the sack

and get the ax
tv. to be dismissed from one’s employment. Poor Tom got the sack today. He’s always late. If I miss another day, I’ll get the ax.
See also: get, sack
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • get the sack
  • sack, to get/give the
  • give (one) the sack
  • do a good job
  • a good innings
  • inning
  • turnaround
  • turnaround time
  • set (one) up with (someone or something)
  • set up