Como Pronunciar "give the axe"
expression
GIV thuh AKS
giv THE AKS
Definição
To fire someone or remove them from their job, usually suddenly or unexpectedly. Informally means to dismiss or end something.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæks
Inglês Britânico
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈæks
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
GIV thuh AKS
UK
giv THE AKS
Ouça em Contexto
The company gave the axe to ten employees last week.
If you are always late, they might give the axe.
He was surprised when he was given the axe after many years.
After the last round of budget cuts, several programs were given the axe.