for the chop

The phrase "for the chop" is a British idiomatic expression indicating an imminent dismissal or cancellation.

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Definition

C1Employment

(informal)Likely to be dismissed from a job.

Example

After the merger, several employees were for the chop.
Rumors suggest he might be for the chop due to budget cuts.

C1General

(informal)At risk of being canceled or discontinued, usually referring to plans or projects.

Example

The new policy is for the chop due to public backlash.
Several proposed projects are for the chop in the upcoming budget review.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "for the chop":

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