sack
Translation
sack, the sack, to sack
Examples
He carried a sack of potatoes.
He carried a sack of potatoes.
She got the sack for being late.
She got the sack for being late.
They decided to sack him.
They decided to sack him.
Grammar Patterns
a sack of ((sth.)) He carried a sack of potatoes.
to get the sack She got the sack for being late.
to sack ((sb.)) They decided to sack him.
Similar Words
Synonyms (bag): bag, pouch; Synonyms (to fire): dismiss, fire, lay off
Etymology
From Latin 'saccus' (bag). The dismissal sense comes from a tradesman being given his tools back in a sack when his job ended.
Memory Tips
Imagine a boss telling an employee to 'pack their things in a sack' and leave, which means they are fired.