on the chopping block
idiom
informal
: likely to be fired, removed, or eliminated, etc.
There were several government programs on the chopping block.
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Wilson feels for federal employees who might not know if their jobs are on the chopping block.
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
However, the most serious penalty is intact—Google's popular Chrome browser is still on the chopping block.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
The moves have faced significant backlash from Democrats and some Republicans, as thousands face job losses and many programs are on the chopping block.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Members of Lauderhill’s predominately Black community felt slighted since Broward Estates, the only school left on the chopping block, has an over 92 percent Black student population.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
However, the most serious penalty is intact—Google's popular Chrome browser is still on the chopping block.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
The moves have faced significant backlash from Democrats and some Republicans, as thousands face job losses and many programs are on the chopping block.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Members of Lauderhill’s predominately Black community felt slighted since Broward Estates, the only school left on the chopping block, has an over 92 percent Black student population.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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“On the chopping block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20chopping%20block. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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