give (someone) the ax
внезапно уволить кого-либо
They gave the new employee the ax because he was negligent of his duties.
Другие идиомы:
- give voice to (one's feelings)
- give oneself up
- give chase
- give (someone) the low-down (on someone or something)
- give (someone) the creeps
- give (someone) a dirty look
- don't give up the ship
- give (someone) the cold shoulder
- give (someone) what's coming to him or her
- give (someone) an inch and they will take a mile
- give (someone) a fair shake
- give a little
- give (someone) the eye
- give (someone) the shirt off one's back
- give one's right arm (for someone or something)