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marching orders

NOUN
request to leave
Synonyms
WEAK
boot bounce chuck drumming out elbow gate heave-ho orders to move on pink slip sack walking papers

Example Sentences

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His marching orders came straight from his wife, which is why that gnome won’t go up on eBay—at not least for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

After giving marching orders to Senate Republicans, Trump wrapped his day with a visit to Graceland, the palatial former home of Elvis Presley.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Early in Michael McIndoe’s shift on Jan. 2, 2025, his crew got their marching orders: Pick up hoses left overnight at the scene of the Lachman fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Senegal midfielder Gueye was given his marching orders by referee Tony Harrington in the 13th minute after putting his hand to Keane's face following an angry altercation.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

They talked about routes and marching orders and other military things I didn’t understand.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier