on the chopping block



on the chopping block

mod. in serious and threatening straits. Until this is resolved, our necks are on the chopping block.
See also: block, chop, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mojisola-Western African, Yoruba
BillieBIL-eeEnglish
Vanna (2)-Khmer
Frazier['freiʒə]
Iina-Finnish
Buckley['bʌkli]