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Get the sack Meaning in English

expression

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsæk
GETH-thuh-SAK
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈæk
get-thuh-SAK

释义

To be fired or lose your job, usually suddenly or unexpectedly.

用法与细微差别

This is a casual, slightly informal British English phrase. In American English, 'get fired' is more common. Used when someone is dismissed from work by their employer. Not appropriate in formal writing.

例句

He was late too many times and finally got the sack.

basic

If you break the rules, you might get the sack.

basic

Tom was worried he would get the sack after the mistake.

basic

She didn't see it coming when she got the sack last Friday.

natural

Lots of people got the sack when the company closed down.

natural

If word gets out, we might all get the sack!

natural