How to Pronounce "the sack"

expression

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsæk

thuh-SAK or thee-SAK

ðə, ði/ /sˈæk

thuh-SAK or thee-SAK

Definition

"The sack" is an informal way to say someone has lost their job, usually because they were fired. It means to be dismissed from work.

American English

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsæk

British English

ðə, ði/ /sˈæk

thuh-SAK or thee-SAK

He got the sack last week.

If you are late again, you might get the sack.

She was afraid of getting the sack.

After the incident, the manager gave him the sack.