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show someone the door

to make it clear that someone must leave. I told her that I wasn't interested in her scheme and she showed me the door in no uncertain terms.

See also: door, show

show someone the door

to make someone leave. Jones made the mistake of complaining about the boss and was shown the door. Dick was rude to my family and I simply showed him the door.

See also: door, show

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