send someone to the showers English

Meaning send someone to the showers meaning

What does send someone to the showers mean?

send someone to the showers verb

— (idiomatic, sports) To remove a player from a particular team competition before the conclusion of the event, especially because that player's contribution on this occasion has been below his or her expected level of performance.

— (idiomatic, by extension) To remove or expel someone from a job, position, or activity, especially because of poor behavior or performance.