the push

the push
Australian Slang
dismissal; rejection; sack: 'She gave him the push'

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  • get (or give someone) the push (or shove) Brit. — get (or give someone) the push (or shove) Brit. informal 1》 be dismissed (or dismiss someone) from a job. 2》 be rejected in (or end) a relationship. → push …   English new terms dictionary

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