Get/be given the chop In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get/be given the chop", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mocha Phat calendar 2021-04-21 02:04

Meaning of Get/be given the chop

Synonyms:

come to an end , give someone notice

Get/be given the chop British informal

To be fired from someone job or position

Jane got the chop after being late for work too many times.

After a pathetic season, the coach has been given the chop.

Used to describe a project or plan which has been terminated or has come to an end

The campaign failed to attract sponsors and soon got the chop.

Our research will be given the chop if we don't get the school's approval.

Other phrases about:

these things are sent to try us

This idiom is often used to express that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it.

Long Pole in the Tent
somebody or something that causes delay in a project or a task that takes a long period of time to finish
The author of your own misfortune
to be blamed because of one's own problem
drastic times call for drastic measures

When you experience extreme and undesirable situations, it is probably essential to take extreme actions

to ask for trouble
to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties

Grammar and Usage of Get/be given the chop

Verb Forms

  • getting the chop
  • got the chop
  • has been given the chop
  • have been given the chop

The verb "be" and "get" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Get/be given the chop

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