How to Pronounce "give the boot"
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbut
GIV thuh BOOT
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈuːt
giv thuh BOOT
Definition
To fire someone from a job or to end a relationship or friendship with someone, usually in an informal way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbut
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈuːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV thuh BOOT
UK
giv thuh BOOT
Listen in Context
They gave the boot to three workers this week.
If you are always late, they might give you the boot.
His girlfriend finally gave him the boot.
He messed up the project, so the company gave him the boot.