Direction: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.
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“If he does not perform his duties properly, I will send him packing,” said the manager.
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- send him to packing department
- give him a warning
- serve him a notice
- terminate his services
Correct Option: D
send him packing : to tell somebody firmly or rudely to go away
● The owner caught his servant taking small things from the store. So, he sent him packing. The best option is terminate his services.
