gives the elbow

A form of give the elbow — To fire (an employee); to end a relationship with someone; to reject someone.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of give the elbow
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APA

gives the elbow. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gives%20the%20elbow

MLA

“gives the elbow.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gives%20the%20elbow. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gives the elbow,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gives%20the%20elbow.

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