marching orders
Example Sentences
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The minister won the election and Jaswal says he got his "marching orders soon after".
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 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
Davies recently traveled to the U.S. from London with marching orders from a few friends: “I’ve got to bring them back a Trader Joe’s tote.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 3, 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
