CHOP SOMETHING DOWN

chop something down: translation

chop something down†

1. Lit. to cut down something, such as a tree, with an ax. •

Please don't chop my favorite tree down.

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Don't chop down this tree!

2. Fig. to destroy something, such as a plan or an idea. •

The committee chopped the idea down in its early stages.

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They chopped down a great idea!