throw one out on one's ear

throw (one) out on (one's) ear

To eject, remove, or dismiss one (from some place or situation), especially very abruptly or unceremoniously. I can't believe they'd just throw me out on my ear after 10 years of loyal service to the company! I heard Sarah threw him out on his ear because she caught him cheating again.

See also: ear, on, out, throw

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throw one out on one’s ear

tv. to remove someone from a place forcibly. The caretaker caught us and threw us out on our ear.

See also: ear, on, one, out, throw

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