Show (one) the door In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "show (one) the door", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-28 09:11

Meaning of Show (one) the door

Synonyms:

see to the door

Show (one) the door informal verb phrase

To go with someone to the exit from the room or building.

After we finished our talk, Jane showed me to the door.

To force someone out of the building, as the person violates the regulations.

The guard showed him the door because he had fought a customer in the restaurant.

To request someone to leave.

Jane was so naughty that my mother showed her the door.

To dismiss someone.

They showed me the door as I was always late.

Other phrases about:

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To seduce and make someone think you're in love with them (the fact is that you're not) then leave them

beat feet

To flee or run

a cushy number

An easy job that is well-paid and stress-free

go cap in hand (to somebody)

ask someone for something like money.

flip burgers
To work as a cook in a fast-food restaurant or to have a low-paid job

Grammar and Usage of Show (one) the door

Verb Forms

  • shows (one) the door
  • to show (one) the door
  • showing (one) the door
  • showed (one) the door

The verb "show" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

 

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