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Show somebody the door

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Politeness Varies

The phrase can be polite or blunt depending on your tone and situation.

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The host, with a gentle voice, showed the unruly guest the door.
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Emotional Weight

Saying this can carry a sense of frustration or disapproval toward the person being asked to leave.

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After the argument, he was shown the door.
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Not Literal

The phrase doesn't always mean literally walking someone to a door; it's more about the action of making someone leave.

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She made a scene, so I showed her the door.
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