| Lit |
| Shot |
| Axed |
| Let go |
| Sacked |
| Canned |
| Booted |
| Aroused |
| Lighted |
| Inspired |
| Shot off |
| Dismissed |
| Triggered |
| Got rid of |
| Discharged |
| You're ___ |
| Took a shot |
| Sent packing |
| Given the ax |
| Out of a job |
| Gave the boot |
| Put in a kiln |
| Like clayware |
| Given the boot |
| Shown the door |
| Shot, as a gun |
| Off the payroll |
| Showed the door |
| Baked in a kiln |
| Gave the boot to |
| Opposite of hired |
| Shot off a cannon |
| Shot, as a cannon |
| Baked, as pottery. |
| Pulled the trigger |
| Bounced by the boss |
| Gave walking papers |
| Dismissed from a job |
| Issued walking papers |
| Enthusiastic, with "up |
| Discharged, as a cannon |
| Pat Benatar "All ___ Up |
| Leaving work early, perhaps |
| Dismissed from "The Apprentice |
| You're ___" (Donald Trump's catchphrase on "The Apprentice") |