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Definition of Give the axe

1. Verb. Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position. "The company terminated 25% of its workers"

2. Verb. Terminate a relationship abruptly. "Mary gave John the axe after she saw him with another woman"

Lexicographical Neighbors of Give The Axe

give chase give ear give forth give in give it a try give it a whirl give it the deep six give notice give off give one's best

give or take give out give rise give suck give thanks give the axe (current term) give the bounce give the eye give the gate give the glad eye

give the once over give the sack give tongue to give up give vent give voice give way giving givings giving birth

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