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

The pilot will be administered with the United Way of Metro Chicago and 211 Metro Chicago, and would help residents whose homes are on the chopping block for a tax sale this December or next March. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 22 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

Standards for things like school bus monitors, class size ratios, teacher pay parity, and more are on the chopping block. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

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