Sekirov Dictionary

give the elbow

verb1

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(UK, slang) To fire (an employee); to end a relationship with someone; to reject someone.
- They said I couldn't do the job so they gave me the elbow. So, now I'm looking for work again.
- When are you finally going to give your boyfriend the elbow?

forms

gave the elbow · given the elbow · giving the elbow · gives the elbow

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