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on the cutting block

Idiom Science

Meaning

being considered for elimination or discontinuation

Example Sentences

"Due to budget cuts, several research projects are now on the cutting block."

Related Expressions

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to fix small problems or errors

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receiving public attention

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to collaborate with someone for a common goal

cut and paste solution

an easy or unoriginal fix; a copied approach

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to attack someone's most vulnerable point

train your brain

to practice and improve one’s cognitive abilities