Phrase guide

out on one's ear

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Fired, dismissed or thrown out, especially for some wrongdoing or otherwise with disgrace.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, not-comparable

Examples

  • If you are late one more time, you shall be out on your ear.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: heittää pellolle — fired, dismissed
  • Finnish: ajaa pellolle — fired, dismissed
  • Finnish: erottaa — fired, dismissed