give the axe

English

Alternative forms

• give the ax

Verb

give the axe (third-person singular simple present gives the axe, present participle giving the axe, simple past gave the axe, past participle given the axe)

1. (informal, idiomatic) To fire (dismiss from employment).

Synonyms

• axe, give someone the boot, sack; see also Thesaurus:lay off