gives the axe

A form of give the axe — To fire (dismiss from employment).

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of give the axe
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APA

gives the axe. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gives%20the%20axe

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Chicago

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