dismiss

This page is about the euphemism dismiss

Meaning

to fire someone from their job

For example

  • Why did Jane's boss dismiss her? Did she do something wrong?

  • My husband says he'll be dismissed if he joins the union.

Quick Quiz

Mario was dismissed because he was

a. needed by his company

b. no longer needed

c. a hard worker
a) needed by his company b) no longer needed c) a hard worker

Contributor: Matt Errey