Meaning of the word "show someone the door" in English

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show someone the door

US /ʃoʊ ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə dɔːr/

UK /ʃoʊ ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə dɔːr/

to ask someone to leave a place, especially because they are not wanted

Example:

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After his rude comments, we had to show him the door.

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If he continues to cause trouble, we'll have no choice but to show him the door.

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