give somebody the elbow
对某人施加压力，解雇某人
口语·表达拒绝或解雇
英文释义
to reject or dismiss someone, especially in a romantic or personal relationship
例句
She gave her boyfriend the elbow after he forgot her birthday again.
典故来源
源自拳击运动中用肘部推开对手的动作，引申为拒绝或解雇某人。