on the chopping block

phrase

informal

: likely to be fired, removed, or eliminated, etc.

There were several government programs on the chopping block.

Examples of on the chopping block in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the attempt to shake things up, though, the season 30 contestant who’d earlier been saved by Latifah during Cut Week ended up on the chopping block. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026

Families had earlier argued the district’s proposed $20 million in cuts will do irreparable damage for the children that rely on programs on the chopping block. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

As companies hint at layoffs ahead without sharing specifics, employees are left wondering who will be on the chopping block — and when. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

The vehicle has been plagued by issues since its launch in 2022 and is reportedly on the chopping block. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

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