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idiomget the axe/ax(also be given the axe/ax)1 to be dismissed from your job:Several new teachers may get the ax as the school district tries to save $7 million.Over 15,000 employees could be given the axe, according to one source who is close to the company.BrE = get the sack2 if a plan, service, system etc gets the axe, it is ended suddenly:Davis was furious when her TV show got the ax.Managers and employees will meet to decide which programmes get the axe under a plan used by the company to get employee feedback.
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