1. get the chop - if a person gets the chop, they lose their job.

The boss has asked to see Henry this morning. I've a feeling he's for the chop.

2. get the chop - if a plan or a service gets the chop, it is stopped.

There are rumours that children's hearing tests may be for the chop.

• nose around
• nose for
• nose for something
• nose is out of joint
• nose to tail
• nosey parker
• no shit
• no-show
• no sooner do something than
• no sooner do something than do something else
• No sooner said than done.
• no sooner than
• no sooner than do something else
• no sooner than something
• no stranger to
• no stranger to something
• no strings
• no strings attached
• No such luck!
• no such luck
• No sweat!
• no sweat
• nosy parker
• not a bit
• not about to