chopping block

American  

noun

1. a thick, often large block of wood on which meat, vegetables, etc., are placed for cutting, trimming, chopping, and the like.

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Etymology

Origin of chopping block

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

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

“I know that I’m on the chopping block. Like, I live there!” he said in his Oct.

From Salon

Anchor Gayle King, whose job is rumored to be on the chopping block, forcefully pushed back on Friday: “What I’m not gonna do is negotiate in the media. Not doing that!”

From Salon

The white-collar jobs on the chopping block have been roles that many American workers aspired to secure.

From The Wall Street Journal