HyperDic: marching_orders

English > 2 senses of the expression marching orders:
NOUNcommunicationmarching orders, walking papers(informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge
communicationmarching ordersan order from a superior officer for troops to depart
English > marching orders: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaning(informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge.
Synonymwalking papers
Broaderdismissal, dismission, pink slipofficial notice that you have been fired from your job
Spanishdespido, pasaporte
Catalanacomiadament, comiat
English > marching orders: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningAn order from a superior officer for troops to depart.
Broaderorder(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

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