The new secretary is so rude—it's time she got the sack.
To be fired from a job or task.
Jack tried to be kind to his boss when he quit in job because he didn't want to burn his bridges.
If you are in a situation and you burn your boats/bridges, you destroy all possible ways of going back to that situation.
It took me a month to learn the ropes at my new job.
to learn/know how to do a job or activity.
Peter told his boss that he wouldn't quit. He's in it for the long haul.
to be involved or willing to be involved in an activity or situation for a long time, rather than just a few days, weeks, etc.
I've helped him in every way I can – the ball's in his court now.
It is time for someone to deal with a problem or make a decision, because other people have already done as much as they can
