There are many expressions for getting rid of someone you don't want any more. However, different entities have different ways of getting rid of unwanted people.
to kick someone out - this can be permanent removal from your home, or from a place where you're not wanted at the moment.
Example:
#1a) My parents kicked me out of the house because I quit school.
#1b) The landlord kicked the tenant out because he didn't pay his rent.
#2a) I was kicked out of the bar for starting a fight.
#2b) They kicked the vagrant out of the building for sleeping in the restroom.
#2c) My girlfriend kicked me out of bed for eating crackers.
to let someone go - this means you've been fired from your job.
#1) My company let me go because I was habitually late to work.
to be dumped - this means your boyfriend/girlfriend broke up with you, ending the relationship.
#1) Marie dumped Ronnie because of his excessive drinking.
#2) My ex-boyfriend dumped me because he thinks I'm too materialistic.
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