ukelele lady Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 When someone is said to have got the sack we all know that he has lost his job but where does this saying originate from? And where does the sack come into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I always assumed that it's because you would have left carrying your belongings in a sack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmund Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I always assumed that it's because you would have left carrying your belongings in a sack. That seems to be the thinking - it occurs in 17th Century French - "on luy a donné son sac" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tozzin Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 When you were given a start at a firm (mainly Silversmiths & Cutlers) you carried your tools in a sack, if you were good at your job you had no problem BUT if your work was inferior the Gaffer (a corruption of Grandad) came and gave you a sack to collect your tools and leave his employ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukelele lady Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 That sounds acceptable , I often wondered where the sack came into it. I can imagine what todays version would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 That sounds acceptable , I often wondered where the sack came into it. I can imagine what todays version would be. Today 'we're letting you go so you can pursue further career opportunities". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Today 'we're letting you go so you can pursue further career opportunities". Sent by text probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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