chop (redirected from chopping off)

be for the chop

1. get the chop - if a person gets the chop, they lose their job. The boss has asked to see Henry this morning. I've a feeling he's for the chop.

2. get the chop - if a plan or a service gets the chop, it is stopped. There are rumours that children's hearing tests may be for the chop.

chop and change (British & Australian)

to keep changing what you do or what you plan to do, often in a way that is confusing and annoying for other people. After six months of chopping and changing, we've decided to go back to our old system.

See also: change

Chop chop! (British & Australian, informal)

something that you say in order to tell someone to hurry. Come on, chop chop, up to bed!

get the chop

1. if a person gets the chop, they lose their job. Anyone who argued with the foreman was liable to be given the chop.

2. if a plan or a service gets the chop, it is stopped. Our local bus service got the chop, so I have to walk to work or use the car.