Get the chop Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtʃɑp
GET-thuh-CHAHp
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /tʃˈɒp
get-THUH-CHOP
Definition
To be fired from a job or removed from a position, often suddenly.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, British-origin idiom mostly used in workplace contexts. Usually refers to being fired, but can apply to anything being cut or removed. Be careful: it's not literal, and not used in formal writing.
Spanish: ser despedido - perder el puestoPortuguese (BR): ser demitido - ser cortadoPortuguese (PT): ser despedido - ser cortadoChinese (Simplified): 被解雇 - 被裁撤Chinese (Traditional): 被解僱 - 被裁撤Hindi: नौकरी से निकाला जानाArabic: الطرد من العمل - الإقالةBengali: বরখাস্ত হওয়া - ছাঁটাই হওয়াRussian: быть уволен - попасть под сокращениеJapanese: クビになるVietnamese: bị sa thải - bị cắt giảmKorean: 해고당하다 - 잘리다Turkish: kovulmak - işten atılmakUrdu: نوکری سے نکال دیا جانا - برطرف ہوناIndonesian: dipecat - diberhentikan
Example Sentences
Tom got the chop after only three months at the company.
basic
Five workers got the chop last week.
basic
If sales don't improve, more staff could get the chop.
basic
Everyone was worried they'd get the chop after the merger.
natural
The new boss isn't afraid to let people get the chop if they don't perform.
natural
Our team's budget might get the chop if we miss our targets again.
natural