The term 'give a pink slip to' is a phrase used to describe the act of terminating someone's employment. This phrase CAN be broken down into four crossword solutions: TERMINATE (9 letters), SACK (4 letters), CAN (3 letters), and AXE (3 letters). TERMINATE means to end or bring to an end, SACK means to dismiss from employment, CAN means to dismiss or discharge, and AXE means to dismiss or TERMINATE. All of these words are used to describe the same action - giving someone a pink slip to end their employment.