Idiom
give someone the ax and give someone the sack
Theme: DISMISSAL - EMPLOYMENT
to fire someone; to terminate someone's employment.I gave Tom the sack, and he has to find a new job.I had to give three people the ax yesterday. We are having to reduce our office staff.
Idiom
give someone the sackgive (someone) the sack
get the sack - to be told to leave your job.After only 2 weeks she was given the sack for being rude to a customer.