Be for the chop

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phrase

To be likely to lose your job or position soon.

With the recent company layoff, several employees are for the chop.
Visual representation of "be for the chop" - To be likely to lose your job or position soon

Often appears as...

  • employees are for the chop
  • business is for the chop

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial,Idiomatic

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Job Insecurity

Expresses the feeling of being at risk of losing your job during uncertain times.

Illustration for Job Insecurity
After last quarter's results, I'm for the chop.
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Not Just Fired

The phrase can also imply potential closure or failure of something, like a project.

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This whole initiative might be for the chop if we don't find funding.
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Subtle Warning

Used to hint at possible dismissal, creating a sense of urgency or motivation.

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Improve sales this month, or you're for the chop.
Visual representation of the word "Be for the chop"

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