give the bounce
v. phr., slang
1. or give the air To stop being a friend or lover to (a person); separate from.
Mary gave John the bounce after she saw him dating another girl.
Bill and Jane had an argument and Bill is giving her the gate.
2. or give the sack|give the hook To fire from a job; dismiss.
The ball team gave Joe the gate because he never came to practice.
Antonym: GET THE BOUNCE.

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