give the axe vs give the sack

give the axe and give the sack both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

give the axe (verb)	give the sack (verb)
terminate a relationship abruptly	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position