give somebody the elbow
對某人施加壓力,解雇某人
口語·表達拒絕或解雇
英文釋義
to reject or dismiss someone, especially in a romantic or personal relationship
例句
She gave her boyfriend the elbow after he forgot her birthday again.
典故來源
源自拳擊運動中用肘部推開對手的動作,引申為拒絕或解雇某人。