give (someone) the ax
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They gave the new employee the ax because he was negligent of his duties.
Другие идиомы:
- give (someone) the bum's rush
- give free rein to (someone or something)
- give (someone) a fair shake
- give (someone) the brush-off
- give a wide birth to (someone or something)
- give (someone) the red-carpet treatment
- give (someone) a dirty look
- give (someone) the third degree
- give it to (someone) straight
- give (someone) a head start
- give oneself away
- give (someone) their freedom
- give (something) one's best shot
- give (someone) a free hand
- give (someone) a piece of one's mind