give someone the push

Related to word: push

Idiom

Definition

  1. To dismiss someone from their job; to fire someone.

    • Many employees were given the push due to company restructuring.

    • He was given the push for repeatedly violating company policy.

    • She had been performing poorly, so she was eventually given the push.

  2. To end a romantic or personal relationship with someone.

    • She felt the relationship had no future, so she decided to give him the push.

    • After months of arguing, they finally decided to give each other the push.

    • I suggest you give him the push soon; he's not good for you.