How to Pronounce "get the boot"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbut
GETH-thuh-BOOT
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈuːt
get-thuh-BOOT
Definition
To be fired or dismissed from a job. It can also mean to be removed or rejected from a group or place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbut
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈuːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GETH-thuh-BOOT
UK
get-thuh-BOOT
Listen in Context
He got the boot from his job last week.
If you’re always late, you might get the boot.
She was surprised to get the boot after ten years at the company.
If sales don’t improve, the whole team might get the boot.