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Pink Slip

The idiom "pink slip" means a notice of termination or dismissal from a job. It is used when an employer decides to end the employment of an employee, usually due to poor performance, budget cuts, or restructuring. In the past, employers used to give a written notice to the employee on a pink piece of paper, hence the name "pink slip."

For example, if an employee is not meeting the company's expectations or is not performing well, the employer may give them a pink slip, which means they are being fired from the job. The employee would then have to leave the company and find a new job.

In summary, "pink slip" is a slang term used to describe a notice of termination or dismissal from a job. It is important to note that getting a pink slip can be a difficult and stressful experience for an employee, but it is a common part of the working world.


The usage of the idiom 'Pink Slip' in a sentence

• My boss gave me a pink slip, I am going to look for a new job.

• The company is laying off workers, and a lot of them have received pink slips today.

• After making several mistakes, the new employee got his pink slip and was asked to leave the company.

• He was devastated to receive a pink slip after working for the company for over 20 years, but he decided to use it as an opportunity to start his own business.

• She was shocked to receive a pink slip after working for the company for over 10 years.

• Due to the company's financial troubles, the CEO announced that there would be layoffs and employees would be receiving pink slips.

• After working for the company for 5 years, I was shocked to receive a pink slip in my mailbox.

• Even though I had a feeling that something was not right, I was still surprised when I was handed a pink slip at the end of the day.

• The company announced that they would be laying off 20% of their employees and I feared that I might receive a pink slip.

• Despite my hard work and dedication, I was given a pink slip because the company had to cut costs.

• I lost my job today. I got a pink slip from my boss.

• After being at the company for over a decade, it was devastating to receive a pink slip and be forced to start over.

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