To dismiss someone from an employment position or a relationship.
send someone packing
To expel, eject, or dismiss someone; to send away, chase off, or force…
cut someone loose
To let someone go from something, such as a position, relationship, or…
give someone their cards
To dismiss someone from employment; to fire or make redundant.
hand someone their cards
fox in the henhouse
Someone untrustworthy placed in a position of trust in which they will…
hold the cards
To be in a strong position, possessing significant advantages over som…