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What does 'Getting sacked' mean?

To be let go or dismissed from one's job.

What is the origion of 'Getting sacked'?

Originates from Britain, related to the practice of workers carrying their tools in a sack and being given their sack as a signal of dismissal.

Emoji meanings

  • 👜 represents 'sacked'

  • using a bag (sack) as a visual pun to symbolize being let go from employment💼 represents 'work'

  • symbolizing the context of employment

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