give the axe Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
send away; give the sack; fire; dismiss; terminate; displace; sack; give notice; force out; can.
- The boss fired his secretary today
- The company terminated 25% of its workers
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verb terminate a relationship abruptly
give the bounce; give the gate.
- Mary gave John the axe after she saw him with another woman