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Show somebody the door

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Politeness VariesPlay
The phrase can be polite or blunt depending on your tone and situation. SlideThe host, with a gentle voice, showed the unruly guest the door.
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Emotional WeightPlay
Saying this can carry a sense of frustration or disapproval toward the person being asked to leave. SlideAfter the argument, he was shown the door.
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Not LiteralPlay
The phrase doesn't always mean literally walking someone to a door; it's more about the action of making someone leave. SlideShe made a scene, so I showed her the door.