get the can

get the can

To be summarily dismissed or ousted from employment; to be fired. The new accountant got the can after a miscalculation cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars. You're going to get the can if you keep coming into work late. I can't believe I got the can after five loyal years at this company!

See also: can, get

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get the can

see under get the ax.

See also: can, get

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