Geddes Axe
(UK) Any process tending to eliminate non-essential elements.
ˈɡɛdəs ˈæksDocumented since 1920s1920sSilenthistorical196 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(UK) Any process tending to eliminate non-essential elements.
Origin: From Sir Eric Geddes, who chaired a UK government committee charged with finding unprecedented spending cuts in the 1920s. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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