out on one's ear
out on (one's) ear
Removed from a place or situation, especially a place of employment, often unceremoniously. After 10 years of loyal service to that company, I'm out on my ear just because the new manager doesn't like me. Come on, we've been sitting here chatting for far too long. Let's finish our drinks before the restaurant puts us out on our ear.
See also: ear, on, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
out on one's ear
Dismissed, thrown out in disgrace, as in In this company you get only one chance, and if you fail you're out on your ear. This term alludes to being physically thrown out head first. [Slang; early 1900s]
See also: ear, on, out
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- ditch (some place)
- defect to
- defect to (something)
- know (one's) place
- know one's place
- know place
- know your place
- keep (one's) place
- keep place
- Mecca for