give the axe en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal) To fire (dismiss from employment).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| give the ax | alternative | lexicographic | |
| gave the axe | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| gives the axe | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| given the axe | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| giving the axe | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |