 give_the_axe |
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| 1. | [ verb ] terminate a relationship abruptly | |
| Synonyms: | give_the_gate give_the_bounce | |
| Examples: | "Mary gave John the axe after she saw him with another woman" |
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| Related terms: | separate | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (work) terminate the employment of | |
| Synonyms: | fire can terminate send_away dismiss force_out sack give_the_sack give_notice | |
| Examples: | "The boss fired his secretary today" "The company terminated 25% of its workers" |
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| Related terms: | hire remove retire squeeze_out furlough dismiss pension_off drive_out dismissal | |
| Similar spelling: |
give_the_gate give_the_sack |
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