单词 | walking ticket |
释义 | > as lemmaswalking ticket walking ticket n. colloquial (originally U.S.) = walking papers n. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > lack of work > [noun] > dismissal or discharge > notice of walking papers1825 walking ticket1829 walking orders1835 pink slip1904 1829 in N. E. Eliason Tarheel Talk (1956) 124 I heard..she had given Henry a walking ticket. 1888 ‘R. Boldrewood’ Robbery under Arms I. x. 124 Every soul about the place except Mr. M'Intyre and Mr. Falkland seemed to have got a cheque and a walking-ticket at the same time. 1970 Islander (Victoria, Brit. Columbia) 24 May 7/2 If a man spat on the floor, he'd get warned. If he did it again he'd get his walking ticket. 2004 B. Steil Forgive our Trespasses ii. 7 He hated to give him his walking ticket, but farming depends on help during the busy seasons. < as lemmas |
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