To be out on your ear

[Francois]

to be forced to leave a job or place, especially because you have done something wrong

Where does this expression come from?

FRC

[Casiopea]

to be forced to leave a job or place, especially because you have done something wrong

Where does this expression come from?

FRC

Probably from parents, store owners, and the bartender. :wink:

Literally: To be out (the door) on one's ear

Someone has taken you by the ear and has forced you out the door because they don't want you there. :D

Figuratively: To be out (the door) on one's ear

When you don't have a home or a job to go into.

All the best,

[Francois]

TY.

"After blowing yet another contract, I was out on my ear"
"If you barf on the bouncer, you'll be thrown out on your ear".

Correct?

FRC

[Casiopea]

TY.

"After blowing yet another contract, I was out on my ear"
"If you barf on the bouncer, you'll be thrown out on your ear".

Correct?

FRC

Great examples. :D Both refer to being thrown/tossed out.

[Tdol]

Barfing on bouncers is definitely not recommended, not unless you're built like a gorilla.

[Casiopea]

Barfing on bouncers is definitely not recommended, not unless you're built like a gorilla.

Or a brick sh*t-house. 8)

[Tdol]

I'm not so I try not to.