give the axe English

Meaning give the axe meaning

What does give the axe mean?

give the axe

— verb terminate a relationship abruptly Mary gave John the axe after she saw him with another woman

— verb (= fire, terminate) terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position The boss fired his secretary today The company terminated 25% of its workers

Synonyms give the axe synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as give the axe?

give the axe English » English

send away

sack

give the sack

give the bounce

can

terminate

give the gate

give notice

force out

fire

displace

dismiss

kick out