chopping block
The term "chopping block" can refer to both a kitchen tool and a metaphorical situation of risk or elimination.
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Definition
B1Culinary
(common)A thick wooden board used as a surface for cutting or chopping food items.
Example
- She placed the vegetables on the chopping block before slicing them.
- The butcher's chopping block was worn from years of use.
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)A situation where someone or something is at risk of being removed or eliminated.
Example
- Due to budget cuts, several programs are on the chopping block.
- After the scandal, the CEO found himself on the chopping block.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chopping block":
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