How to Pronounce "get the chop"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtʃɑp
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /tʃˈɒp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-thuh-CHAHp
UK
get-THUH-CHOP
Listen in Context
Tom got the chop after only three months at the company.
Five workers got the chop last week.
If sales don't improve, more staff could get the chop.
Everyone was worried they'd get the chop after the merger.