give the axe vs give notice

give the axe and give notice both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
give the axe	No	No	Yes	No
give notice	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, give the axe and give notice are synonyms defined as:

give the axe and give notice: terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Other synonyms of give the axe include can, dismiss, displace, fire, force out, give the sack, sack, send away, terminate.

give the axe (verb)	give notice (verb)
terminate a relationship abruptly	inform (somebody) of something
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position