Where did the phrase "You're fired!" originate?

Question

Why is this particular phrase used (even by Donald Trump)? Where does the term "fired" originate?

I found out that it has to do with the times when, if you stole from your employer, even a loaf of bread, the town folks would take you back to your hut or home and lock you inside. They would then set it on fire... thus, you were fired.

Has nothing to do with Trump, or shooting, etc.

Answer 1

It has nothing whatsoever to do with Donald Trump.

It is an analogy from the discharge of a firearm. During the civil war and earlier it was common to refer to the discharge of a musket or rifle as "fired", meaning the slug was shot. When you fired something, obviously the slug (or bullet) was sent away at high speed, never to be seen again, and no one really cared. It was gone quickly and for good. Likewise, when a person got "fired" he was "shot" out of the company, quickly and completely, gone for good and again, no one really cared.

And the term predates Donald by at least 200 years.

Answer 2

If you mean how did it become a catch phrase, that's because of Donald Trump's show The Apprentice.

Answer 3

It started with the Flintstones. Fred had screwed up and his boss (not remember his name) said; "Fred Flintstone, 'your fired' "!!!!!
It was a sad time for Fred, but, Wilma, help him get through, I think Betty sneaked over when Barney was sleeping and help her friends too. This "Little help from my friends" really did not help Fred's employment record, seems after the Wilma/Betty episode, Fred was getting fired very often. Ever since companies have used the "Your Fired"! term. Thanks to Fred, no one has a secure job now.

Answer 4

donald trump?

Answer 5

Who knows I just know that in my life time I have never heard it.

Answer 6

the apprentice