pink slip

[pingk-slip] / ˈpɪŋkˈslɪp /

NOUN

notice of dismissal

Synonyms

WEAK

ax boot gate sack termination notice walking papers walking ticket

VERB

dismiss

Synonyms

WEAK

ax boot boot out bounce bump can cashier defrock depone depose deselect discharge disemploy disfrock displace disqualify drop fire furlough give notice to give someone his or her walking papers give someone the ax give someone the gate give someone the pink slip give the ax give the gate give the heave-ho give walking papers give warning impeach kick out lay off let go let out oust pension put away recall release retire sack send packing shelve show someone the door shut out suspend terminate turn away unfrock unseat wash out

pink-slip

VERB

dismiss

Synonyms

WEAK

Example Sentences

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Lief, who received a pink slip in February — it later was rescinded — said “it would be impossible not to worry about” the possibility of layoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

Naughty or nice, you could find a pink slip in your stocking this season.

From The Wall Street Journal

The trek to the boss’s office, the tense stares across the desk, the awkward mix of praise and criticism—and the potential for a promotion or a pink slip when it is all over.

From The Wall Street Journal

And last week, Boston University announced it would give pink slips to about 120 staff members in an attempt to reduce its budget by 5%.

From Los Angeles Times

Workers posted about their pink slips on the social network, letting hiring managers and recruiters know that they were open to work.

From Los Angeles Times

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