get fired — to be dismissed from one's job, usually suddenly or due to poor performance
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be dismissed from one's job, usually suddenly or due to poor performance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet ˈfaɪərd/
Example Sentences
- My boss got fired for embezzling company funds, and ironically, he fired three people last month.
- She was afraid of getting fired, so she worked overtime every day.
- Getting fired was the best thing that happened to him - now he's a successful entrepreneur.
get fired
VERB[/ɡet ˈfaɪərd/]
to be dismissed from one's job, usually suddenly or due to poor performance
to be dismissed from one's job, usually suddenly or due to poor performance
Got fired because he's tired, but now he might get hired!
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“My boss got fired for embezzling company funds, and ironically, he fired three people last month.”
“She was afraid of getting fired, so she worked overtime every day.”
“Getting fired was the best thing that happened to him - now he's a successful entrepreneur.”
“He got fired on his birthday - talk about a terrible present!”
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