Meaning of 'Get the axe'
What does the saying 'Get the axe' mean?
Idiom: Get the axe
Meaning:
If you get the axe, you lose your job. ('Get the ax' is the American spelling.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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