give the axe

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck dafür, jemanden zu entlassen, ein Projekt zu beenden oder eine Beziehung oder Tätigkeit abrupt abzubrechen.

An informal expression meaning to dismiss someone from employment, terminate a project, or abruptly end a relationship or activity.

1. Dismiss from a jobB2informalamerican

   To fire or terminate someone's employment.

   Entlassen

   • The company gave the axe to several employees after the merger.
   • He was given the axe for consistently missing deadlines.
   • Management decided to give the axe to the underperforming team.

2. Cancel or end somethingB2informalamerican

   To abruptly stop or discontinue a project, plan, or relationship.

   Beenden oder abbrechen

   • The network gave the axe to the low-rated TV show.
   • They gave the axe to the entire marketing campaign.
   • The committee gave the axe to the proposed budget cuts.