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“I always think I’m going to get fired. Every time I’m on set, I’m like, ‘This could be the one.’”
- Actress Jessica Chastain on her fears at work. (Us Weekly)
Definition
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be forced to leave your job
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
Many of us worry about losing our jobs. But it’s surprising to hear about a movie star having similar fears. Jessica Chastain has been in many Hollywood movies. She appeared in The Help and even got to work with Brad Pitt in the film Tree of Life. But her excellent resume doesn’t stop her from worrying about getting fired. Even celebrities have insecurities about their jobs.
The expression get fired has been around for a long time. Some say that it was first used in tribal societies. When a tribe wanted to make someone leave but didn’t want to kill them, they would burn their house down, or “fire” them. Today, getting fired is still bad, but at least you just lose your job, not your whole house!
There are a few different ways to say that someone lost their job. The politest way is to say that they were let go. Get fired is a bit stronger and more negative. If someone gets fired, it might mean that they made a mistake at work or did a poor job.
Do you ever worry about getting fired from your job? What are some reasons a person should get fired?
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“Jesse might get fired for sleeping on the job.”
“If I get fired, I don’t know how I’ll pay my bills.”
“I wish Josh would get fired. He’s such an annoying person to work with.”
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