Meaning of give someone their cards | Babel Free

Definitions

To dismiss someone from employment; to fire or make redundant.

British, Ireland, idiomatic, slang

Examples

“HEAD WAITER: It’s filthy! Gaston, find out who washed this up and give them their cards immediately!”

“Her noble husband, in urgent need of an heir, has dispatched her here with instructions to get herself into working order; should this not come to pass, Monica will be given her cards and told to vacate the premises so that Sir John can make alternative arrangements.”

“I looked up at him as he turned his back and a few minutes later, the foreman brought me up and reluctantly gave me my cards as the boss, the horrid face of capital, had sacked me for not wearing protective boots.”

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