"I'm afraid we had to let several of our staff go."
Can we use the term 'let someone go' to mean 'dismiss someone' when it is either because of the employee's faults or business reasons (no job for them to do)?
Many thanks.
Top answer
Yes, exactly. To dismiss someone. Stop employing.
— Madhulk
Yes, exactly.
To dismiss someone.
Stop employing.
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