English Dictionary

give someone his cards

verb

(idiomatic, slang, Britain, Ireland) To dismiss someone from employment; to fire or make redundant.

He was given his cards after failing to meet the sales targets.

意味（1）

(idiomatic, slang, Britain, Ireland) To dismiss someone from employment; to fire or make redundant.

HEAD WAITER (played by Michael Palin):”It’s filthy! Gaston (played by Terry Jones), find out who washed this up and give them their cards immediately!