give the sack vs give the axe

give the sack and give the axe both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

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