give someone the boot

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

gave someone the boot given someone the boot gives someone the boot 三单 gives someone the boot giving someone the boot giving someone the boot 现在分词 gave someone the boot 过去式 given someone the boot 过去式 given someone the boot 过去分词

别名

give someone das boot

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To fire, sack, or eject someone.

    习语 非正式

    I am sorry for your husband and children, but I have to give you the boot.

    They said I couldn't do the job and gave me the boot. So, now I'm looking for work again.

  2. 2.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see give, the, boot.