I was handed my cards yesterday...

Guest · #1 (permalink) Sat Apr 30, 2005 19:25 pm *I was handed my cards yesterday...*

Test No. incompl/advan-47 "You have to go", question 4

I was handed my ......... yesterday and so today I'm looking for a new job.

(a) tickets
(b) cards
(c) books
(d) papers

Test No. incompl/advan-47 "You have to go", answer 4

I was handed my cards yesterday and so today I'm looking for a new job.

Correct answer: (b) cards

Your answer was: incorrect
I was handed my papers yesterday and so today I'm looking for a new job.
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Why "cards" in dismissal matters?

Alan · #2 (permalink) Sat Apr 30, 2005 20:29 pm *Cards*

This is the conventional expression referring to a person's employment details traditionally written on cards.
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Ceo Neeraj · #3 (permalink) Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:33 pm *I was handed my cards yesterday...*

Hi,

Papers also looks as a probable option. Isn't it?
HELP!

Alan · #4 (permalink) Sun Dec 07, 2008 14:05 pm *I was handed my cards yesterday...*

Hi,

It's a set expression 'handed your cards' meaning dismissed.

Alan
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