give someone the boot

== English == === Alternative forms === give someone das boot (humorous, pseudo-Germanism) === Pronunciation === === Verb === give someone the boot (third-person singular simple present gives someone the boot, present participle giving someone the boot, simple past gave someone the boot, past participle given someone the boot) (idiomatic, British, informal) To fire, sack, or eject someone. [with to] Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see give,‎ the,‎ boot. ==== Synonyms ==== See also Thesaurus:lay off