give (someone) the gate


give (someone) the gate

1. To be fired from one's job. Primarily heard in UK. After messing up that account, I'm terrified that my boss is going to give me the gate.2. To have a romantic relationship ended by one's partner. Primarily heard in UK. Susan is just devastated—Kelly gave her the gate a few days ago.See also: gate, give

give someone the gate

Sl. to get rid of someone. The chick was a pest, so I gave her the gate. He threatened to give me the gate, so I left.See also: gate, give

give someone the gate

tv. to get rid of someone. The chick was a pest, so I gave her the gate. See also: gate, give, someone

give (someone) the gate

Slang 1. To discharge from a job.2. To reject or jilt.See also: gate, give