chopping block noun
plural ∼ blocks [count] US : a hard wooden block on which things (such as meat, wood, or vegetables) are chopped or cut — compare cutting board
on the chopping block
informal : likely to be fired, removed, etc.
▪ There were several government programs on the chopping block. [=several government programs that were going to be cut/eliminated]
▪ There were several government programs on the chopping block. [=several government programs that were going to be cut/eliminated]
