Sack

Sack

To fire someone or be fired from your job.

Example Sentences

"Don't Sack about like that!"
"He's always trying to Sack when he shouldn't."

Etymology & History

British fire from job or bed. British dual employment and furniture meaning. 'Get the sack' British fired. 'In the sack' British sleeping/sex. Working-class British dismissal terminology. Reflects British employment and domestic vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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