chopping block

Example Sentences

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It was the perfect opportunity to place him on the chopping block.

From Salon

Oil companies tend to book impairments ahead of sales, which suggests that BP may put more assets on the chopping block, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

Blue Bottle coffee shops may be on the chopping block too, according to analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lingering on the chopping block is no fun.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last week, the Bulwark broke the story, since confirmed by other outlets, that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is also on the chopping block.

From Salon