chopping block
【“砧板”“剁肉板”“被淘汰的位置”“即将被除掉/被处理】
Several projects are on the chopping block due to lack of funds.（由于缺乏资金，有几个项目处于可能被砍掉的境地。）
He felt that his job was on the chopping block.（他觉得他的工作面临被淘汰。）
He felt that his job was on the chopping block.（他觉得他的工作面临被淘汰。）