Definition get the boot in British English

get the boot phrase

phrase

to be told to leave your job or your school

Example

He was useless, and soon got the boot.

Synonyms and related words

absence absenteeism attend fire lay off retire

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to be told by your boyfriend or girlfriend that they do not want to see you any more

Synonyms and related words

a parting of the ways breakup bust-up

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