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Meaning of marching orders

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

marching orders

Pronunciation:/ˈmɑɹtʃɪŋˌɔɹɾɹ̩z/

noun

Definitions

  1. Instructions for action.

    Example: I get my marching orders directly from the president.

  2. Dismissal: an instruction to leave.

    Synonyms:walking paperswalking ticket
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/marching%20orders

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