The phrase "give sack" or "give the sack" is often used to refer to firing or dismissing an employee from their job. There are a number of synonyms that can be used instead of "give sack", including "terminate", "dismiss", "sack", "lay off", "pink slip", "let go", "axe", "boot", "fire", "boot out", "boot off", "boot out", "cashier", "chop", "discharge", "downsize", "eliminate", "expel", "kick out", "ouster", "release", "remove", "retrench", "sever", and "zealously". Each of these synonyms has slightly different connotations and contexts in which they may be used, but all essentially mean the same thing: a person is no longer employed in a particular job or role.