To lose your job; to get fired.
e.g. " He got the axe because the company couldn't afford his high salary."
Posted in: IdiomsTuesday, May 11, 2010
[Idiom] Get the axe
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This idiom is used to wish someone good luck. e.g. "Tomorrow's the big game. Break a leg, buddy!"
2 comments:
Is it a British or an American idiom?
I guess it's an American idiom, but I'm not really sure.
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