Give The Gate (Verb)
Meaning
Terminate a relationship abruptly; "Mary gave John the axe after she saw him with another woman".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She gave him the gate when she discovered he was unfaithful.
- They broke up after she felt he was never serious so she gave him the gate.
- He gave her the gate when he finally realized she was still in love with her ex.
- She gave him the gate after five years of a long-distance relationship with no effort from his side.
- Her friends advised her to give him the gate since he was only using her for his advantage.