The story
Hotten suggests a play on the idea of being discharged (as a bullet is from a gun).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
get the bullet
Today it means: To be fired from one's employment. Full definition →
Today it means: To be fired from one's employment. Full definition →
Hotten suggests a play on the idea of being discharged (as a bullet is from a gun).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.