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Give the sack Meaning in English

expression

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsæk
GIV thuh-SAK
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈæk
giv thuh-SAK

释义

To officially tell someone they no longer have a job; to fire someone.

用法与细微差别

Informal, British English. Used mainly in the UK and Commonwealth countries instead of 'fire' (US) or 'let go'. Usually refers to employers dismissing workers, not quitting voluntarily. Can sound a bit less harsh than 'fire' but is not polite.

例句

They gave the sack to three workers last week.

basic

If you are late again, they might give you the sack.

basic

The company gave the sack to many employees during the crisis.

basic

After the mistake, he was afraid they'd give him the sack.

natural

Rumor has it the boss wants to give the sack to anyone who underperforms.

natural

She couldn't believe it when they gave her the sack after so many years.

natural