'Get the axe' Meaning

What does the saying 'Get the axe' mean?

Meaning: If you get the axe, you lose your job.  ('Get the ax' is the American spelling.)

Contributor: Lea millares

Country: International English | Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used

Publish Date: 11th Jan. 2008 | Last Updated: 14th Oct. 2021
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