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Definition the chop in British English

the chop phrase

phrase
1

to be forced to leave your job

Example

More than 200 workers are expected to get the chop due to falling sales.

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2

to be stopped or ended, usually because of a lack of success

Example

The series failed to win viewers and soon got the chop.

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Definition  the chop in British English