Definition of on the chopping block
informal. : likely to be fired, removed, or eliminated, etc.
Where does the phrase on the chopping block come from?
The idiom have one's head on the chopping block is derived from the practice of executing criminals by severing their heads from their bodies by using an axe or a sword. The condemned would lay his head on a block of wood and stretch his neck so the executioner could sever his head from his body.
Who's next on the chopping block meaning?
A person who's on the chopping block is in danger of losing their job or getting into serious trouble. A project that's on the chopping block is likely to be terminated. Category: General.
