give the axe

give someone their cards

To dismiss someone from employment; to fire or make redundant.

hand someone their cards

To dismiss someone from employment; to fire or make redundant.

send someone packing

To expel, eject, or dismiss someone; to send away, chase off, or force…

lay off

(of an employer) To dismiss (workers) from employment, e.g. at a time …

let someone go

To dismiss someone from an employment position or a relationship.

give the sack

To dismiss from employment