marching orders

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He was also one of the players to be given their marching orders when Spurs were last reduced to nine players in a league match, against Chelsea in 2023.

From BBC

That son, now a 23-year-old man, said he no longer responds unquestioningly to his father’s marching orders.

From Los Angeles Times

And thus Rob Pelinka, their newly minted president of basketball operations with a newly extended contract, has been giving his summer marching orders.

From Los Angeles Times

But the fact he has been given his marching orders now suggests the prime minister is feeling strong.

From BBC

"And apparently this was allowed because of marching orders from the top."

From BBC