RoseSpring
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To be made redundant!
Does this expression to be dismissed?
Does this expression to be dismissed?
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Redundant!
- Thread starter RoseSpring
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"To be made redundant" means to be dismissed because you are no longer needed, rather than because of any misconduct.
Heterological
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I would also like to point out that this expression is not commonly used in the U.S.; the American equivalent is "to be laid off." Again, it's different from "to be/get fired," in that the person has done nothing wrong; being laid off or made redundant is usually due to budget cuts or similar.
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