- order of the boot
- Noun. Dismissal. E.g."I can't afford to go out tonight, my boss gave me the order of the boot yesterday."
English slang and colloquialisms. 2014.
order of the boot
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the order of the boot — n British (notice of) rejection, dismissal or refusal. The humorous expression, based on the more exalted Order of the Bath, Order of the Garter, etc., is nor mally employed in the context of a sack ing or a rejection by a lover. This form of… … Contemporary slang
the order of the boot — Meaning Given the sack, i.e. asked to leave your job (see get the sack ). Origin Ironic reference to heraldic orders like the Order of the Garter … Meaning and origin of phrases
(the) order of the boot — British summary dismissal from employment After the ancient Orders of chivalry. Also as the order of the push … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
Order of the boot — dismissal; order to leave … Dictionary of Australian slang
order of the boot — Australian Slang dismissal; order to leave … English dialects glossary
order of the boot — noun Colloquial the sack; dismissal …
order of the boot — Dismissal … A concise dictionary of English slang
the boot — summary dismissal from employment From the kick to speed the departing servant, which today would land you in court if not in hospital: You know they can t sack teachers. You ve got to do something really drastic before they give you… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
Order of the Spur — For the Papal chivalric order, see Order of the Golden Spur. For the related tradition of the stetson, see Cavalry stetson. Order of the Spur Certificate for induction into the Order of the Spur for combat action in Tal Afar … Wikipedia
Garter, The Most Noble Order of the — ▪ English knighthood English order of knighthood founded by King Edward III in 1348, ranked as the highest British civil and military honour obtainable. Because the earliest records of the order were destroyed by fire, it is difficult for… … Universalium
