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Waiting for the axe to fall - means?

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Anonymous  +  181348 Wed, 11 Jan 06 02:00 AM

Sorry, I'm not sure whether i posted at the right forum or not. I just want to know what's the meaning of "waiting for the axe to fall" ? and is it an idiom? if not, what category is it?

Thanks..Please help.
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khoff  +  181358 Wed, 11 Jan 06 03:21 AM

Suppose you suspect that you are going to be fired, but the boss has not officially told you yet - you spend the day  in nervous anticipation, "waiting for the axe to fall" -- like a condemned prisoned who is waiting for the execution to proceed.

I would just call it an expression - I'm not sure if there is an official name for it or not.

Hope this helps.
khoff
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Starget1  +  181379 Wed, 11 Jan 06 04:54 AM
Thanks khoff. The anonymous was me. I mean I was in a hurry to ask.. So, didn't register. Now, I'm registered. Anyway, thanks a lot!Smile [:)]
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khoff  +  181421 Wed, 11 Jan 06 06:51 AM
Welcome to the Forum, Starget1, and thanks for registering.  Smile [:)]
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