2006-07-27 05:37:53 · 11 answers · asked by zonebabyzone 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The Red Indians or Native Americans used the hatchet as both a tool and a weapon. When used as a weapon it could be devastating when smashed into the head, usually causing a fatal blow. Thus to receive a 'hatchet blow' is to reach the end, usually of a job or position. Sometimes described as 'getting the chop'. When making peace the Indians would ceremonially 'bury the hatchet' to show their enemies that they meant them no harm as they had disposed of their weapons.
2006-07-27 06:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by quatt47 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Since a hatchet is an axe, I guess it means when you've been caught doing something wrong and end up suffering the consequences.
2006-07-27 13:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Ms. Heart♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hatchet comes down on somebody and...uh...splits their skull I guess.
2006-07-27 12:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by swordgeo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you axe them...
hopefully they bury the hatchet...when all is said and done.
2006-07-27 12:44:15 · answer #4 · answered by Kya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually means that you are fired.
2006-07-27 12:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by CJM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the end
2006-07-27 12:41:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it means that some shitt is about to hit the fan....
2006-07-27 12:40:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
means there getting racked off their lees
2006-07-27 12:42:44 · answer #8 · answered by dale 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can mean that they're fired, "busted", "cut-loose" or dropped.
2006-07-27 14:01:29 · answer #9 · answered by livysmom27 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fired, cut-off...
They are going to be punished...
2006-07-27 12:40:06 · answer #10 · answered by The_Answerer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋