'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
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