get the sack

Idioms

see under get the ax.

Example Sentences

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I flew to the storeroom and got the sack, wondering what in the world Grandpa was going to do.

From Literature

Winning is the name of the game in football, so - unsurprisingly - a poor run of results is often the main factor in a manager getting the sack.

From BBC

I put him up as one of those managers that might get the sack because of the way it ended last year.

From BBC

I am not concerned about Amorim getting the sack but it really does not help when your goalkeeper keeps on conceding goals direct from a corner - that is under-12s stuff.

From BBC

He got the sack but I hope Saints stick with Martin because with a bit of patience they could come back, stronger.

From BBC

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