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French
FrenchSe faire limoger
Meaning: To be relieved of a post; to be sacked.
Literally: To get Limoged
Example: “Après l'échec du lancement, le directeur marketing s'est fait limoger.” — After the failed launch, the marketing director got the boot.
English equivalent: To get the boot
Equivalents in other languages
English: get the boot
Origin: At the start of the First World War, Joffre removed a large number of generals from command and posted them to Limoges, safely away from the front. The town's name became a verb within months.
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