chopping block

• 比喻指某人或某事物面临被裁撤、取消或严厉批评的危险处境，常用于裁员或项目被砍的语境。

A metaphorical term referring to a situation where someone or something is at risk of being eliminated, removed, or severely criticized, often used in contexts of job cuts or project cancellations.

1. Literal kitchen toolA2formal

   A sturdy wooden or plastic block used for cutting and chopping food.

   砧板

   • She placed the vegetables on the chopping block before dicing them.
   • The chef used a large chopping block for preparing meat.
   • Clean the chopping block thoroughly after cutting raw chicken.

2. At risk of being removed or eliminatedB2informal

   A situation where someone or something is in danger of being dismissed, canceled, or ended.

   面临淘汰

   • The underperforming employee was on the chopping block.
   • Several programs are on the chopping block due to budget cuts.
   • His job was on the chopping block after the merger.