How to Pronounce "give the sack"
expression
GIV thuh-SAK
giv thuh-SAK
Definition
To officially tell someone they no longer have a job; to fire someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsæk
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV thuh-SAK
UK
giv thuh-SAK
Listen in Context
They gave the sack to three workers last week.
If you are late again, they might give you the sack.
The company gave the sack to many employees during the crisis.
After the mistake, he was afraid they'd give him the sack.