give notice vs give someone their cards

give notice

verb
  • To announce one's intent to leave a job; to inform an employer that one is leaving. 

  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see give, notice. 

give someone their cards

verb
  • To dismiss someone from employment; to fire or make redundant. 

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