Be for the chop
phrase
To be likely to lose your job or position soon.
With the recent company layoff, several employees are for the chop.
Often appears as...
- employees are for the chop
- business is for the chop
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
phrase
To be singled out for punishment or dismissal.
The player's poor performance means he might be for the chop next game.
Often appears as...
- player is for the chop
- team member is for the chop
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
phrase
To be likely to lose your job or position soon.
With the recent company layoff, several employees are for the chop.
Often appears as...
- employees are for the chop
- business is for the chop
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
phrase
To be singled out for punishment or dismissal.
The player's poor performance means he might be for the chop next game.
Often appears as...
- player is for the chop
- team member is for the chop
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Job Insecurity
Expresses the feeling of being at risk of losing your job during uncertain times.
After last quarter's results, I'm for the chop.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Fired
The phrase can also imply potential closure or failure of something, like a project.
This whole initiative might be for the chop if we don't find funding.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Warning
Used to hint at possible dismissal, creating a sense of urgency or motivation.
Improve sales this month, or you're for the chop.
Pro Tip 1/3Job Insecurity
Expresses the feeling of being at risk of losing your job during uncertain times.
After last quarter's results, I'm for the chop.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Fired
The phrase can also imply potential closure or failure of something, like a project.
This whole initiative might be for the chop if we don't find funding.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Warning
Used to hint at possible dismissal, creating a sense of urgency or motivation.
Improve sales this month, or you're for the chop.
Pro Tip 1/3Job Insecurity
Expresses the feeling of being at risk of losing your job during uncertain times.
After last quarter's results, I'm for the chop.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Fired
The phrase can also imply potential closure or failure of something, like a project.
This whole initiative might be for the chop if we don't find funding.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Warning
Used to hint at possible dismissal, creating a sense of urgency or motivation.
Improve sales this month, or you're for the chop.
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