instrumento musical; demissão; questão/assunto
1. A musical instrument, particularly a guitar or saxophone
He's been playing that axe since he was a kid.
Ele toca esse instrumento desde criança.
2. To dismiss someone from a job; to terminate employment
They decided to axe half the staff due to budget cuts.
Decidiram demitir metade do pessoal por cortes orçamentários.
3. A topic, issue, or concern that someone wants to discuss or promote
That's his favorite axe to grind with the management.
Esse é seu assunto favorito de reclamação com a gerência.
4. To cancel or cut something (project, show, program)
The network axed the show after just one season.
A rede cancelou o programa após apenas uma temporada.
This slang term is particularly prevalent in American music industry culture and corporate environments. In Brazil, it's understood among musicians and English speakers, especially in business contexts, but native Portuguese speakers might prefer 'instrumento' or 'demitir'. The phrase 'to have an axe to grind' carries cultural weight in English-speaking workplaces implying a hidden agenda or complaint. In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'axing' a TV show is widely understood media terminology.
NYC Slang
Axe (same usage) - common in music industry and corporate NYC speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
have an axe to grind (ter um assunto pendente; ter uma queixa)
get the axe (ser demitido; ser cancelado)
lay down the axe (tomar uma decisão severa)
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