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

More career help: Middle managers are on the chopping block thanks to AI in the workplace.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Also on the chopping block is $1.6 billion for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which oversees the National Weather Service and other climate and weather agencies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Even recent winners like memory makers were on the chopping block.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Noem and Miller are among those whom Washington wags say could also be on the chopping block.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

Which meant that each year, during budget meetings, Peer Communications was on the chopping block.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher