History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
sack

(an amount held by) a large bag of strong cloth or paper, used for storing and carrying heavy goods; a bed; dismissal from employment; (of a victorious army) to steal from, destroy, (a captured city etc)

remove from position of responsibility

GIVE MARCHING ORDERS as in Wiktionary
GIVE MARCHING ORDERS as in Wikipedia